Already Assured

I yearn to create a being in my image. One that has my heart and spirit. A being that I will love and cherish like no other. I shall give it dominion, joy, love, peace, and an abundance of everything it could ever need. What’s more, it will have the freedom to make its own decisions. I hope it will love me in return, but I cannot force it to. After all, what good or comfort is there in forcing another to love? Far better to choose to love, as against being forced to do so.

But what is this I see? A flaw in my creation? The free will I give it ultimately leads to disobedience, immorality, selfish ambition and greed, depravity that I cannot fathom or tolerate. Should I proceed with creating this being or avoid a calamity beyond repair? Better for all if I don’t. And yet, I already see it – man and woman – how I love them so much already. In my heart they already exist. How can I make sure they are with me forever? How can I protect them? How do I save them from themselves?

There is but one way. I will be three and yet still one – Father, Son and Spirit. I will die for man and woman through my son, and forever be with them through my spirit. How I wish they all believe in my son. I will give each one right until his or her dying breath to receive him, so that they have every chance of spending eternity with me. 

I already know those that will and those that won’t. The ones that will, I call my chosen ones, even though in my heart, all of them are chosen. I will never leave or forsake them, no matter how many times they err, or how far they stray. Nothing and no-one can take them from me. In time, they will be with me for eternity.

Is it worth it? To put them through so much pain and suffering? I create them because of my love for them. Why should I create, only for them to experience such turmoil and grief? And yet, many will do wondrous acts of love and service. Acts of kindness that I’m already so proud of. How incredible they are, this being that I create. They will make numerous mistakes, do things that are detestable to me. But still, my heart will forever cherish them. Through my son, I shall dwell in them and they in me – holy, blameless, unquestionably righteous. This being I create is already enshrined in my heart, and I shall be with it every day and night, protecting, loving, blessing in ways it may never understand. Yes, this is my wonderful creation.

My son, you alone can ensure our creation is forever safe. You alone can guarantee its righteousness. Through you, they are all forgiven and forever loved. In you they are my children; free to come and go as they please, in the knowledge that my love for them is unconditional. My spirit will dwell in them, providing comfort and guidance when times are hard. All I desire is for them to be well, happy and at peace. You, my spirit, are key to that. Guide them in the way to go, so they may experience my joy and peace. Help each one to walk his or her path, so they are fulfilled and content. Many will want to take paths that are not theirs. Even when they err, we will not leave or forsake them. For we know the beginning from the end. No matter how far they stray, they will find their paths again. We will always be with them – in times of joy, sadness, sickness and trials. We will give them the strength to overcome whatever challenges come their way. How I love them, this precious being; a creation of my heart that I will adore at all times, no matter their situation, mistakes or condition. Man and woman, forever in my heart.

Yes, let us proceed. For their destiny is already assured.