Genesis 2:18 – “It is not good for man to be alone”
(AGenesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“It is not good for man to be alone”
What truth were you trying to tell?
Since you made man in your own image
Does it mean you are lonely as w_ _ _?
Why did you say that man was alone?
Hadn’t every animal been by his side?
Didn’t he have cats or dogs as playthings?
And donkeys or horses he could r_ _ _?
What did you mean that man was alone?
Weren’t you there from the day of man’s birth?
Why couldn’t you alone satisfy man’s needs?
Isn’t your presence literally heaven on e_ _ _ _?
Why is it not good for man to be alone?
What is missing from the life of man?
Is yearning for something an imperfection?
Or is being incomplete part of your p_ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
Thank you for your heartfelt letter. I understand your questions and the yearning behind them.
When I said, “It is not good for man to be alone,” I was conveying a deep truth about the nature of humanity. I created man in My own image, and part of that image includes the capacity for relationships and love. Just as I exist in a divine relationship, humanity too is designed to connect, share, and grow through relationships with one another.
While animals provide companionship and joy, they are not a substitute for the unique connection that exists between human beings. Humans are created with a need for emotional, intellectual, and spiritual companionship that goes beyond what animals can provide. This is why man needed a partner, someone who could truly understand and share in his experiences.
My presence is indeed heaven on earth, but I also intended for humans to experience the beauty of relationships with each other. It’s not that My presence is insufficient, but rather that I designed humans to also find fulfillment in one another. This does not diminish My love or presence, but rather enriches it through the love shared among people.
Yearning and incompleteness are not imperfections; they are part of the journey I have set for humanity. They drive growth, understanding, and deeper connections. They are a reminder of the need for one another and for Me.
You are never truly alone, for I am always with you, and through your relationships, you reflect My love in the world.
With eternal love,
God