The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Genesis 2:15
There’s a great Hebrew word that I learned today, which is tikkun olam. This is the idea that God created the earth and left it unfinished so that humankind can “work it and take care of it.” It’s a great deal of responsibility and trust that God handed off to humanity. It is a sobering reminder that everything we have came from God and that God trusted us enough to be good stewards of it. This is not just applicable for care of the earth, but also to the care of our vocation, our relationships, and even our own souls. What is the tikkun olam that God has called you to work?
