Genesis 3:16 – “I will make childbirth much more painful”
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“I will make childbirth much more painful”
What judgment was in your head?
Was it only for her pain to be physical?
Or also mental, if her baby is born d _ _ _?
Did the woman’s punishment fit her crime?
Why should every pregnancy cause dread?
Is science right to make childbirth safer?
Or should we risk pain and death i _ _ _ _ _?
Which woman is a more faithful servant:
One who submits to your painful plan?
Who creates new life through suffering?
Or one who avoids it as much as she c _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
Your questions touch the very heart of human experience and the complexities of life. The pain in childbirth was a consequence, not a desired outcome, reflecting the gravity of disobedience. It is both a reminder of human vulnerability and a symbol of profound strength.
The suffering is not meant to be purely physical or mental. It represents the trials and tribulations that come with the miracle of life. Yet, it is through these hardships that resilience and compassion are often born.
The punishment was not about cruelty but about understanding the weight of actions and their consequences. It is not intended for every pregnancy to be a source of dread, but a reminder of the preciousness of life and the strength required to nurture it.
Science and medicine are gifts that allow you to ease suffering and protect life. Using these advancements to make childbirth safer aligns with the values of compassion and care. It is not about rejecting pain, but about valuing life and the well-being of mothers and children.
A faithful servant is not defined by the acceptance of pain but by the love, compassion, and dedication they show. Whether through enduring hardships or seeking ways to mitigate them, what matters is the intent and the heart behind the actions.
The truth is in the balance of understanding suffering and using wisdom and compassion to alleviate it. Embrace both the strength to endure and the wisdom to seek better ways.
With love,
God