The beauty of cattle grazing on green rolling hills,
slightly hidden by a morning mist.
The awe of an afternoon thunderstorm,
exploding into the stratosphere with untamable power.
The endless majestic energy of an ocean,
full of life and never-ending rolling waves.
The expansive mystery of a clear night sky,
decorated by a million suns.

The internal flame that animates our bodies to existence
The still small voice calling from the distance
The timeless wisdom that gives light to our souls
The founder of warmth that fills our lives with presence

The origin of the universe
The author of light
The beginning of purpose
The sole proprietor of truth
The giver of life

Yet, we attempt to put words into the mouth of the One who breathes life.
We claim to completely comprehend the fullness of the One who created… everything.
We laughably strive to sway the All Powerful One to align with our thinking.
We say, “We speak for God.”

We deny the glorious complexity of God’s creation.
We construct rigid theology and doctrine with our limited logic and incomplete understanding.
We teach lifeless religious law that empowers us to violate the Golden Rule.
And we misrepresent the God of the eternity,
Amiss the chaos of our wounded hearts, our corrupted minds and our restless souls.

Perhaps the beginning of wisdom is the revelation that we do not own God.

Selah