Treasures are in your back yard.
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A man climbs a palm tree to gather açaí fruit. (AP/Eraldo Peres) -
The Guamá River runs through the Combu Island forest in Pará, Brazil. (AP/Eraldo Peres) -
Fishermen catch a pirarucu fish in Brazil. (AP/Jorge Saenz) -
Rubber sap flows from a tree in Brazil. Rubber tapping does not damage forests. (AP/Eraldo Peres) -
Baskets of açaí are on sale at the Açaí Fair in Belém, Brazil. (AP/Eraldo Peres)
What grows near me? Can I sell it? People in Brazil want to know. They also want to keep trees safe.
Berries, nuts, and beans grow. Fish swim in the river. People buy and sell them.
Pray God shows people how to use what they have well. Plants, animals, and land are all gifts from Him.
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People in Brazil want businesses to grow. Many rainforest trees are cut down to make cow pastures. The rainforest is a vital animal habitat. Trees also clean air. What can people do instead of raising cows? Some sell fish. Others use rubber from local trees to make shoes. People make chocolate from native cocoa. Farmers must be wise. Some cut down other native trees to plant more cacao trees. We need God’s help to use land well.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all.” (James 1:5)
