Loving the Creator by Cherishing His Creation
Happy Earth Day! Today is Day 18 of Counting the Omer - two weeks and four days. Earth Day is a beautiful reminder to pause and think about ways we can take better care of our environment here in our corner of the world.
Often, people find themselves wondering, "Why am I here?" The answer is actually quite simple: we are here to love our Creator. In the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB), Yeshua reminds us of the greatest mitzvah:
“‘And you are to love Adonai your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your understanding and with all your strength.’” (Mark 12:30, CJB)
What better way to show that love for our Creator than by cherishing everyone and everything He has made? In the beginning, we were given a clear job:
“Adonai, God, took the person and put him in the garden of ‘Eden to cultivate and care for it.” (B’resheet/Genesis 2:15, CJB)
Being a good steward is a natural extension of that love. There are so many simple ways we can take better care of the earth’s resources, and honestly, those small changes often help us be better stewards of our funds, too!
Lighten the Load on the Grid
Since so much of our environmental footprint comes from power consumption, reducing electricity is a great place to start:
- Keep the Lights Off: Personally, I try to keep the lights off as much as possible, especially as the days get longer and it starts to get hotter outside—it keeps the house cooler and saves on the power bill!
- The "Fresh Air" Dryer: Instead of running the clothes dryer, try hanging your laundry to dry. There is nothing quite like the scent of sheets that have been dried in the fresh Canadian breeze, and it’s a great way to cut down on energy use and wear and tear on your clothes.
- Downsize Your Fridge: Did you know that a large, half-empty fridge uses a lot of power? If you’re living on your own, consider a smaller, energy-efficient model. It encourages you to buy only what you need, which helps prevent food waste while saving on your hydro bill.
- Solar-Powered Solutions: I’ve found fun ways to "green" my gear without spending extra. I recently got this solar crank flashlight for free through Amazon! I used a gift card I earned just by scanning my grocery receipts into an app. You can read more about how I do that in this post from my other blog.
Power Saving Solutions I'm Adding to My Wishlist
As I continue to find ways to reduce my reliance on the grid, here are a few things I'm keeping my eye on:
- BLAVOR Solar Power Bank for Charging Cell Phones
- Portable Hand Crank Washing Machine
- Solar Powered Fan
Let's look for those little opportunities today to honour God by looking after the gift of His creation. It’s about taking those small, faithful steps to preserve the world He so lovingly designed.
About the Author
Sister Su is a survivor through her Saviour and has been blessed to see many miracles in her life. Currently digging her way out from under a mountain debt while battling chronic illness, she dreams of one day earning her doctorate in practical theology. For more information, visit her Linktree- Sister_Su.




