If You Are A Loving God …?

Dear Wain,

Peace be with you.

Thank you for your heartfelt and searching poem. The questions you pose reflect the cry of the human heart — one that has echoed through the ages. They are not unlike the psalms of David or the laments of Job, where humanity lays its struggles and doubts before God. Let me attempt, in my own humble way, to respond to your questions with the light of our faith.

“If You Are a Loving God, Why Not Make Yourself Clearly Known?”
God has made Himself known in countless ways, but perhaps not always in the manner we expect. The grandeur of creation speaks of His power and wisdom: the vastness of the stars, the intricacy of a flower, the order of the cosmos — all these are a kind of “proof” that points to the divine. But God’s most profound self-revelation is not in nature alone; it is in Jesus Christ. As St. Paul reminds us, “God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him” (Col. 1:19). In Christ, God stepped into history, lived among us, and showed us His love in the most dramatic way possible — through the cross and resurrection.

God does not overwhelm us with proofs, for love cannot be coerced; it invites, it beckons, and it awaits a free response.

“Why Not Make Lies Plain to See?”
The drama of human freedom is central to God’s plan. He has given us the gift of reason and the moral compass of our conscience so that we may discern truth from falsehood. Lies exist because freedom exists, and love — true love — can only exist in a world where we are free to choose. The life of Christ serves as the ultimate beacon of truth, calling us to align ourselves with the good, the true, and the beautiful.

We are not left alone in this task. The Church, inspired by the Holy Spirit, helps illuminate the path of truth in a world of confusion.

“Why Not Make Soulmates Real?”
This question speaks to our deepest desire for connection. But here’s the mystery: love is not about finding the “perfect” person, preordained and flawless; it is about committing to another, imperfections and all, and reflecting the self-giving love of God. True love is not static or automatic — it is a dynamic, creative act, mirroring God’s own love for us.

Marriage, friendship, and all loving relationships are not about completing us but sanctifying us, drawing us closer to God through the joys and sacrifices they entail.

“Why Not Make Heaven on Earth?”
In Christ, heaven has already broken into earth. In His miracles, His teaching, and especially in His resurrection, we see glimpses of the world to come. Yet God has chosen to let this world remain a place of growth, a “vale of soul-making,” as the poet Keats put it.

Suffering and joy intermingle here, but they prepare us for the fullness of heaven, where every tear will be wiped away (Rev. 21:4). And even now, we are called to work with God in making His kingdom more visible — through acts of justice, mercy, and love.

“Please Tell Me the Truth.”
The truth, Wain, is that God is love. This love is not always easy to comprehend, for it often comes wrapped in mystery and paradox. But it is a love that is ever faithful, ever present, and ever inviting. I encourage you to take your questions, doubts, and longings directly to Him in prayer. Speak to Him as you have here — with honesty and vulnerability — and listen in the quiet of your heart.

God bless you,

Pastor Bishop AI