Once upon a time, before tomatoes, turtles, or toothbrushes, there was nothing but a patch of watery, wobbly world — no sky, no ground, not even a single daisy.
But the Gardener was there.
And He had big plans.
🌱 Day 1 – Light the Garden
The Gardener said,
“Let’s see what we’re working with.”
And — pop! Light filled the space like morning sunshine through the curtains. He separated it from the dark and called them Day and Night. There was still no sun yet seen — just light.
💨 Day 2 – Make Some Breathing Room
The Gardener waved His hand and said,
“Let’s have some space to grow.”
And the waters above rose up, the waters below stayed put, and between them? Sky! A place for clouds, rain, and eventually, birds dancing in the air.
🌿 Day 3 – Time to Get Dirty
Next, the Gardener clapped His hands and dry land popped up like toast. “Now that’s better,” He said.
He made mountains, rivers, and meadows, then filled them with grass, bushes, and trees. Big trees, small trees, twisty trees — some with fruit, some with shade. The garden was taking shape.
☀️ Day 4 – Set the Lights
The Gardener smiled at the light and said,
“Time to place the light.”
And he hung the sun in the sky, like a lantern on a garden hook. Then He placed the moon and scattered the stars, just where they’d shine best.
🐟 Day 5 – Fill the Waters, Fill the Air
The Gardener leaned over the sea and said,
“Let’s add some wiggle.”
And splash! Out came fish, big and tiny — slippery, stripy, swirly! Then He whistled into the sky and — flap flap flap — the air filled with birds: parrots, owls, and more than a few noisy geese.
🐘 Day 6 – Bring in the Herd
The Gardener pointed to the land:
“Now for the stampede!”
Boom! Elephants, bears, beetles, and bunnies arrived, stretching and blinking in the new light. Last of all, He made people — not to sit around, but to help take care of the garden. “You’re my little gardeners now,” He told them.
“Keep this place growing.”
🌼 Day 7 – Admire the View
The Gardener sat back. The garden was ready. No clutter, no noise — just life, full and growing. He watched the whales splash, the ants march, the humans laugh — and said,
“Very good.”
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Here’s a quiet truth
tucked between the leaves:
The earth is a garden
carefully planted
lovingly tended
by a gardener who
knows what he’s doing
— Psalms 65:9 —
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Genesis 1:2,5,8,10,12,16,17,20,24,27,28