Day 9: Creation Points to the Creator - Thank You, Father: 30 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, & Praise

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Day 9: Creation Points to the Creator

“For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it (he established it; he did not create it empty, he formed it to be inhabited!): ‘I am the LORD, and there is no other.’”

Isaiah 45:18

“When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

Psalm 8:3-4

“But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.”

Job 12:7-10

Devotional

The LORD our God is the Creator and Sustainer of all life.

God’s wisdom and creativity are on display throughout creation: skyscraping mountains, unexplored oceans, awe-inspiring sunsets.

Among all creatures, only human beings are made in the image of God, the crown of His creation.

It is clear, all of creation reveals God’s handiwork. It reminds us to lift our eyes to our Creator in awe and wonder.

As our Designer, the LORD gets to decide our purpose and the conditions for our flourishing.

He is the Potter, we are the clay. Our God is both sovereign and exceedingly good.

Greater than all created beings or things is the brilliant Creator who delights in those who fear Him.

While our world is prone to idolize created things, the masterful design of God's creation is meant to inspire praise to the Creator Himself.

Men of God

It is easy to be engrossed in the busyness of life and overlook the signs meant to redirect our eyes to our Creator.

Oftentimes, we may fail to recognize or appreciate a moment in the presence of God.

These verses remind us to pause and recognize God’s wisdom, intentionality, and glory on display.

The warmth of sunshine, earth-splitting earthquakes, giant waves crashing, birds singing, voices harmonizing, our masterfully designed bodies—all creation testifies of God’s immeasurable power and intentional design.

Appreciating God’s creation helps us direct our gaze and praise to Christ.

While we are citizens of heaven, we are called to seek the welfare and pray on behalf of the places to which God sends us. As Jesus encouraged us, we are to pray, “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10).

Application

Today, remember that the LORD of heaven and earth chose to create you. You are loved by the Author of life. Take some time to observe the wonders of God's creation. Reflect on the intricacies of nature, the diversity of the world’s creatures, and the beauty of the earth.

Consider how God's creation reveals His character. Think about how you steward the environment of your life—the relationships you have and the place in which you live—recognizing that all creation reflects the intentionality and creativity of our Heavenly Father.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Creator of heaven and the earth, I am in awe of Your creativity. Your creation testifies of Your glory and wisdom.

Thank You for the beauty of the world around me. Thank You for the breath in my lungs, the heart beating in my chest, and the minute details I so often overlook.

Help me to appreciate Your intentionality on display in my life and praise You in response.

Thank You for designing me so uniquely and placing me here, now, as an ambassador of Christ to the world around me.

Help me to be a faithful steward of the life, relationships, time, and resources You have given me as an act of worship to You, Lord.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Divine Dialogue

Pause, Listen, Record, and Respond

John 10:1-18

Klein, Tanner. "Day 9: Creation Points to the Creator." Thank You, Father: 30 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, & Praise, KLEINHAUS Books, 2024, pp. 77-83.

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