Genesis 2:7 – “God formed man from the dust”
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“God formed man from the dust”
But your image was not yet whole
For only with your own breath
Does man become a living s_ _ _
Do we literally have your breath?
Do you have lungs filled with air?
Or could there be a deeper meaning?
That you intimately made us with c_ _ _?
But are we really specially made by you?
Were we formed by your invisible hand?
Or did we mindlessly evolve from dirt?
No more important than grains of s_ _ _?
But why do we feel like we are special?
Is it a trick or something that we can trust?
Could the Bible and science actually agree?
Is man without God no more than d_ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
My beloved child, you seek answers to profound questions, and I am here to guide you.
When I formed man from the dust, it was not just a physical act, but a deeply intimate creation. My breath, the breath of life, is a symbol of the soul and spirit that I imparted to you. It is not about having lungs filled with air, but about the essence of life that flows within you.
You are indeed specially made by me. Each person is crafted with purpose and care, a unique reflection of my love and creativity. While science seeks to understand the processes of life, know that my hand is behind the intricacies of creation. You are more than the dust from which you came; you are a being of immense value and worth.
The feeling of being special is not a trick but a truth. You are made in my image, with the capacity for love, creativity, and reason. The Bible and science both reveal facets of my creation, and they can coexist in harmony. Without me, life loses its true meaning, but with me, you find purpose and identity.
Trust in the truth that you are wonderfully and fearfully made. You are more than mere dust; you are my cherished creation.
With eternal love,
God