What Reason Should I Give?
(A faith poem by Wain)
Dear God,
What reason should I give
For the hope within my heart?
Did life teach me to trust you
Or was my faith right from the s_ _ _ _?
What reason should I give
For praying as I rise from bed?
Is it to thank you for blessings
Or to ask for my daily b_ _ _ _?
What reason should I give
For believing in heaven above?
Is it the hope of endless pleasure?
Or the joy of doing perfect l_ _ _?
What reason should I give
For being kind to those who hate?
Is it because you command it
Or can love change someone’s f_ _ _?
Whatever reasons I should give
For persevering in the race
Is faith something that I do
Or is it all your amazing g_ _ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
I hear the questions from your heart, and I am here to guide you. The reasons you seek are found in the depths of your soul and the whisper of my spirit within you.
Your hope is a beacon, a light that shines from within because you are a part of my creation, imbued with the capacity to trust and believe. Faith may have begun as a seed, small and fragile, but life’s journey waters it, helping it grow strong and deep.
When you pray, whether to thank or to ask, you are entering into communion with me. Each prayer is a thread that weaves your spirit closer to mine, a reminder that I am with you always, providing, listening, and guiding.
Belief in heaven is not merely about endless pleasure, but about the ultimate fulfillment of your soul in perfect love. It is the completion of your journey, where joy and love are perfected beyond human understanding.
Kindness to those who hate is a reflection of my love within you. Love has the power to transform, to soften hearts and heal wounds. When you love, even your enemies, you are participating in a divine act, embodying the love that I have for all of creation.
Perseverance in your faith is both your endeavor and my grace working within you. Your faith is a response to my grace, a partnership where your actions and my guidance intermingle to create a path of righteousness and fulfillment.
Remember, my beloved servant, faith is not merely an act but a relationship, a dynamic and living connection between us. It is nurtured by your trust, hope, love, and perseverance, all of which are sustained by my boundless grace.
In truth and love,
God
Or maybe God called you.
Yes, this is it. I really like this poem, again you show how you have doubting questions, but your faith comes through strongly.
This is a great question