In the beginning, before time had breath, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless, empty— a vast shadow draped in deep waters. But the Spirit of God hovered over the face of the deep, gentle and powerful, preparing for what was to come.

Then God said, “Let there be light,” and light blazed into being, cutting through the darkness like a promise. He saw that the light was good—pure and true. He named the light Day, and the darkness Night. And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.

And God saw that it was good.

God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And so it was. He called the dry ground Land, and the gathered waters He named Seas.

Then God commanded the land: “Let the earth sprout vegetation—plants bearing seeds, trees bearing fruit, each according to its kind.” And the earth blossomed with life— green, vibrant, bursting with promise.

Evening came, and morning followed—the third day.

And God saw that it was good.

God spoke into the waters: “Let the seas teem with living creatures, and let birds fly across the sky.” And the oceans stirred with life— great whales, swift fish, swarms of sea creatures. The skies filled with wings—eagles and sparrows, soaring in joyful chorus.

God blessed them: “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the waters and the sky.”

Evening came, and morning followed—the fifth day.

And God saw that it was good.

On the seventh day, God rested. Not from weariness, but to sanctify and savor His creation. He blessed this day and made it holy— a sacred pause, a divine exhale, a rhythm of grace woven into time.

And all that He made was very good.