Relationship

Part of being in a right relationship with God is being in a right relationship with God's creation-including the rest of humanity.
In giving the command for Sabbath, God was saying that ALL should rest.  This is also a matter of justice.  Animal and human servants must also have the opportunity to experience a right relationship with God.
In recognizing the Sabbath, God is also calling us to recognize our interconnectedness and interdependence on the rest of creation, and on the rest of humanity.
We are being challenged to look carefully at how we may better honor our sacred task of caring for and nurturing God's creation.  How can we through our worship, prayer, and other activities humbly approach God so the land may be healed and sustain our lives in the future?
I look forward to your responses.