Katherine
In the beginning, God spoke creation into existence with authority and intention. By speaking to the sea, He brought forth fish; by commanding the earth, He created trees. Yet, when it came to creating man, God consulted with Himself, saying, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” This profound act of creation illustrates our unique connection to the divine.
Just as a fish cannot survive outside of water, and a tree cannot thrive when uprooted, we too cannot flourish when disconnected from God. Our spiritual vitality depends on our relationship with Him. When we stray from our source, we risk spiritual death, akin to the fish gasping for air on dry land.
As we reflect on this truth, let us renew our commitment to staying connected to God, drawing life, purpose, and strength from our relationship with Him.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and for creating us in Your image. Help us to recognize our dependence on You and to seek Your presence daily. May we find strength, purpose, and fulfillment in our relationship with You. Keep us close to You, Lord, that we may thrive and fulfill the purpose for which we were created. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
