Day 1 – "In the Beginning: God's Heart for Creation and Relationship" Scripture: Genesis 1–16

Today’s reading took me back to the very foundation of everything—creation, humanity, sin, and the heart of God.

Genesis 1 shows us a God who is organized, purposeful, and creative. He didn’t just speak the world into existence—He crafted it with beauty and order, calling everything He made “good.” But it was humanity that He called “very good.” Right there, we see our worth and identity rooted in the image of God.

As I moved through the chapters, I noticed how quickly the story shifts. Genesis 3 introduces the fall—man’s disobedience—and yet, even in judgment, God’s mercy speaks louder. He covers Adam and Eve. He doesn’t destroy them. He pursues them even when they’re hiding. That stood out deeply to me.

What’s even more powerful is that this theme continues. Cain kills Abel—but God still marks Cain with protection. Then we meet Noah, and again, God is grieved, yet He provides a way of redemption. The flood resets creation, and God makes a covenant, promising never to destroy the earth by water again.

From chapters 11 to 16, we are introduced to Abram (Abraham). God's call to him is both radical and tender: “Leave your country... and go to the land I will show you.” This is the start of a covenant relationship rooted in faith, trust, and obedience. Abram’s journey reminds me that God can call any of us—no matter our background—into His story of redemption.

Even as Abram and Sarai tried to “help God” by birthing Ishmael through Hagar, God doesn’t abandon them. He still affirms His promise. That speaks of God’s patience with our process.

💡 Key Reflections:

•  God created with intention. You are not an accident.
•  Even when we fall, God comes looking for us.
•  God's plans may seem slow, but His timing is perfect.
•  Faith often begins with a simple step into the unknown—like Abram took.
•  Even when we make mistakes, God remains faithful to His covenant.

 Prayer:

Lord, thank You for creating me with purpose. Help me walk by faith like Abraham, trust Your process, and respond to Your voice. I choose to trust You even when I don’t see the full picture.