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Sharon Masilamani

20th Jan 2025

The Creation Story: In the Beginning

In the beginning, when there was nothing but silence, God said, "Let there be light!" And suddenly, there was shining light everywhere! The bright glow filled the void and it felt warm. Then God created the sky, a beautiful blue stretch above the earth. The sun, the moon, and the stars twinkled like diamonds in the night. Everything was perfect!

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As the days went by, God created the land and the seas. "Land, rise up!" He commanded, and hills and valleys popped up all around, with flowers blooming in every color. Then He filled the waters with fish and the skies with birds. "Let there be creatures big and small!" God said joyfully. The animals danced around, each one unique and special. Finally, God created people, giving them the breath of life and saying, "You are all very good!" Now the world was full of life and love.

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God gazed upon His creation with great delight, but He knew there was more to be done. So, He planted lush gardens and filled them with sweet-smelling fruits and towering trees. Gentle rivers flowed through the land, providing life to all living things. "Take care of this world," God said to the people, "for it is a beautiful gift." The people nodded, understanding the importance of their new home.

As the sun set and painted the sky in shades of orange and pink, the people gathered together. They sang songs of gratitude and told stories of the wondrous things God had made. The animals listened too, some curling up at the people's feet, others watching attentively with wide, curious eyes. The world felt alive, a symphony of colors and sounds that no one could ever forget.

And so, life continued in harmony, with each day bringing new adventures and discoveries. The people, the animals, the plants, and the stars all played their part in the grand tapestry of creation. Love and joy flowed through everything, just as God had intended from the very first day. And it was good—very, very good.