One morning, a father and his daughter were sitting on their porch, watching the mountains in the distance.
The little girl asked, “Dad, why are so many people arguing about the mountains in Sibuyan?”
Her father paused for a moment before answering.
“Because sometimes people look at the same mountain and see different things. Some see opportunity. Others see home. Some see resources. Others see forests, rivers, and the memories they've built there.”
The little girl gazed at the trees around them and softly asked, “If God made all of this, shouldn't we take care of it?”
Her father smiled and replied, “Exactly. From the very beginning, God didn't simply give us the earth to use—He entrusted it to us to care for.”
That simple conversation reminds us that creation is never just about land. It is about the people who depend on it, the generations who will inherit it, and the responsibility God has entrusted to each of us.
As discussions continue regarding the mining issue in Sibuyan, may we remember that meaningful conversations are built on truth, wisdom, respect, and compassion. Complex issues deserve careful listening, thoughtful discernment, and a genuine concern for both the well-being of communities and the stewardship of God's creation. Before taking a stand, let us first seek God's guidance in prayer—for our leaders, our communities, and for decisions that uphold justice, protect life, and promote the common good.
This Sunday, may we reflect on the kind of stewards God calls us to be. May we protect what gives life, speak with grace instead of anger, listen with humility instead of pride, and remember that caring for God's creation is also an act of worship.
“The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”
— Psalm 24:1
Have a blessed, peaceful, and grace-filled Sunday. 🤍
