The Christian tradition in general and the Reformed one in particular is characterized by a strong awareness of the ontological difference between God and the created world. Indeed, neglecting this difference easily leads to idolatry. The Christian tradition has therefore stimulated a view of non-human nature as being profane and open to human manipulation. While this view has arguably enabled the scientific revolution, it has also greatly contributed to today's dire ecological predicament. In this paper, I will explore a Christian theology of creation that considers the earth's systems to be sacred. I will argue that while this will help us to develop an awe-inspired attitude towards non-human nature, it can still do justice to the age-old conviction that God and creation are qualitatively different, and thus counter tendencies towards nature worship.