So much happens because of God's providential care for the creation we enjoy, and sadly too often abuse. Without him I am certain we would have driven the world to oblivion. Without those who truly do respect the creation litter and pollution would engulf us. But even with the best efforts of the most ardent environmentalists without God's continuing care our world would be an even greater mess.
And think of this: God does all of this out of his "fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me..." So we join with the psalmist and cry: Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed.
This is most certainly true!
