Thank you for your praise to our Father in heaven. We join you in appreciating the beauty of summer and the warmth of the sun, as it is He who provides all these things for us to enjoy.
We are reminded of the words in James 1:17, Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow." (WEB)
Let us pray together: "Dear Heavenly Father and Creator of all things, thank you so much for the beauty of nature around us and for the wonderful things that come with the summer. Help us realize that you are the one that sends the sun to shine on us and the rain to fall. Help us remember to give you praise, honor, and thanks for all things that come from you. We pray this all in Jesus Christ name, Amen."
We also take this opportunity to remind us all that God wants us to enjoy his creation, but also to take care of it. In Genesis 2:15, "Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it." (WEB) We are called to be good stewards of God's creation, to enjoy and take care of it.
As you enjoy the summer, we encourage everyone to use it as an opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with others. The beauty of nature can be a powerful tool to point others to the Creator. In Romans 1:20, "For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse." (WEB)
You did not mention our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in your praise to the Father. We would love to remind you about the importance of Jesus Christ in our lives. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" (WEB)
We hope that your relationship with Jesus Christ is strong and that he is the Lord of your life. If not, we strongly encourage you to give your life to Christ because there is no other name by which we can be saved.