As wildfires rage across the western states and droughts threaten our farmlands, we are reminded of how fragile our relationship with the earth truly is. We are called to be stewards of creation, and we are failing. The fires have consumed millions of acres this season alone. Entire ecosystems have been destroyed. Animals have lost their habitats. Communities that have existed for generations are now ash. The air quality in cities hundreds of miles away is dangerous, and our children are kept indoors. Meanwhile, our farmers face the worst drought in decades. Crops are withering in fields that once fed millions. Wells are running dry. Families who have farmed the same land for generations are being forced to sell because the rain simply will not come. These are not just environmental problems. They are human problems. They affect the food on our tables, the air in our lungs, and the world we are leaving to our children. We are praying for rain where it is needed, for containment of the fires, for wisdom for our leaders in addressing these challenges, and for a renewed commitment in all of us to care for the earth we have been given.