I read recently that the highest aim is to know God. I wanted to think of somewhat of a definition for God as I have encountered Him; of course one can never fully know, but I just wanted to share my interpretation so far with you. Like in any growing relationship, I am discovering more and more each day, so keep in mind this is just the start! If you'd like to leave a comment and add to this, please feel free. :)
Who is God?
I cannot know, but I can guess.
God is the warmest light- not too cold, and not too hot or burning. Simply warm. Not only comfortable, but a luxuriously blissful place to rest is He.
He is better than the best friend we have. He knows not only our actions and explanations, but that deeply hidden, whispered truth, concealed even from ourselves at times- our intentions. He sees a thousand miles beyond the edge of the earth, and further. He knows all, and sees all.
He is the ultimate artist- painting brilliant landscapes for us to traipse around on. He gives us not only air and water, but earth to let our toes wiggle through and feel grounded, starry nights for our thirsty eyes to gaze upon, piercingly dazzling sunsets, fiery in their vibrance, to rattle our more mundanely molded moments. He gives us perfumed flowers to bring pleasure to our senses, and deep, deep oceans for us to dip our fatigued and overheated figures into after a scorching day.
He is the most caring Father, always wishing what's best for us, and shedding tears of rainy sadness at our deep sorrows. He is within every act of pure love between people, pulsating in our caring, vibrating from honest voices and words that mend, repair and heal.
He is a reflection of who we all wish to be, in every way; creator, lover, artist, steward, healer, everything; He is Love.
I really enjoyed this. I am not really that religious, but i'm trying to learn and I think this is a really good interpretation and insight on something that is sometimes hard to grasp
ReplyDeleteI wish I could put it as poetically as you, but I think there is a certain natural rhythm that shakes the heart when truth is spoken. I just wanted to add that I think it is pretty amazing on how much God wants us to know Him. "However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"-- but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God." (1 Corinthians 2:9-10). What a privileged it is to have the Holy Spirit! Sometimes I think that because we were not born in the old testament times, we don't fully appreciate the revelation of the character of God through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I think when that verse quotes the old testament scripture ( "No eye has seen..") and then adds a nice "but..", it really shows the completed work of the cross. "It is finished!" Does that make sense? That turned into a bit of a joyful rant lol
ReplyDeleteAwwww. Kath! This is sooo beautiful as always! God is Love! I couldn't agree more! He is just that person who understand you and accepts you for who you are and sees to it that you enjoy life at it's fullest. He puts us into rough times in order for a beautiful tomorrow to come. We just have to have Faith in Him :)
ReplyDeleteand I'm so thankful that God gave me you girls :D
-vee (@vee_kaycee)
Couldn't have put it better myself <3
ReplyDeleteamazing. #AMEN @HiJhannah
ReplyDelete¿QUIÉN ES DIOS?
ReplyDeleteHace poco leí que la mayor aspiración del hombre es conocer a Dios. Quería pensar en algo así como una definición de Dios tal como yo Lo he encontrado, y aunque, por supuesto, uno nunca puede agotar ese conocimiento, yo simplemente quise compartir mi interpretación actual con Ustedes .Como en cualquier relación viva, estoy descubriendo más y más cada día, así que, ¡Tened en cuenta que esto es sólo el comienzo! Si queréis dejar un comentario y enriquecer esto, por favor no duden en hacerlo..:)
¿Quién es Dios?
No lo sé, pero puedo adivinarlo:
Dios es la más cálida de las luces-ni demasiado caliente o ardiente, ni demasiado fría-. Sencillamente, cálida. No sólo agradable, sino un lugar suntuosamente feliz en que poder descansar.
Es mejor que el mejor de los amigos que podamos tener. Conoce no sólo nuestras acciones y explicaciones, sino también, esa susurrada y profundamente celada verdad, que a veces, hasta a nosotros se nos oculta- nuestras intenciones-. Él ve lo que se encuentra mil millas más allá del borde de la tierra, y más lejos aún. Todo lo conoce, y todo lo ve.
Él es el mejor artista, que pinta luminosos paisajes para que los recorramos arriba y abajo. No sólo nos regala el aire y el agua, sino también la tierra para dejar que nuestros dedos jueguen en ella, y sentirnos estables., noches estrelladas para detener en ellas nuestros ojos ansiosos, puestas de sol cegadoramente resplandecientes, llenas de ardientes vibraciones, para alejar de nosotros nuestros momentos más prosaicos. Nos da flores perfumadas para recrear nuestros sentidos, y océanos profundos, profundos, para bañar en ellos nuestros cuerpos abrasados tras un día infernal.
Es el más cariñoso de los padres, siempre queriendo lo mejor para nosotros, y llorando lágrimas de lluviosa tristeza a la vista de nuestras profundas aflicciones. Queda oculto en todo acto de puro amor entre las personas, latiendo en nuestra bondad, vibrando en las voces honestas y las palabras que reconcilian, arreglan y curan.
Es el reflejo de lo que todos querríamos ser, en todos los sentidos, creador, amante, artista, administrador, sanador, todo. Es Amor.