And this creature, he remarks, was subjected to vanity not willingly. For it did not undertake a voluntary service to vanity, but because it was the will of Him who made it subject, and because of the promise of the Subjector to those who were reduced to this unwilling obedience, that when the ministry of their great work was performed, they were to be freed from this bondage of corruption and vanity when the time of the glorious redemption of God's children should have arrived. And the whole of creation, receiving this hope, and looking for the fulfilment of this promise now, in the meantime, as having an affection for those whom it serves, groans along with them, and patiently suffers with them, hoping for the fulfilment of the promises. (Book I, Chapter 7, Part 5)

There is cause to groan, but these are seldom the source of our groans. We groan entirely too much regarding the trivial.

Too seldom do we shout in joy and thanksgiving for the beauty, love, and opportunity that have been given us.

There is cause to hope. There is cause to be confident of the promise being fulfilled. There is cause for singing, dancing, and giving thanks.