Live in the fullness of what is intended

I have been 3 years with You, and in that time have come to know One who is loving, kind, patient, and giving of understanding, clarity, promises. I have come to expect wonder, the revelation of the Kingdom in all its glory, a heart that is open to me, that expresses all that it is.

You have touched areas of my life that lie in ignorance to me; You have not pressured, or cajoled, been angry or demeaning. You have kindly pointed out my misunderstanding, my lack of wisdom, but have been quick to encourage, to open my eyes, to move my heart in Your direction.

All this is why I come each day; and You are always here. This is the One I have come to know. Yet, is that all I am to know of You?

You know I cringe when I hear statements of You changing Your mind, as if in creating something, man included, you did not know what You were doing, perhaps as an experiment gone wrong, and needed to start over with Your creation again. Yet, all things have been pronounced good.

So I think that in not knowing You in the way You have expressed to me, leads men to reason Your thoughts and actions according to their understanding; I believe they miss a great deal in understanding. Was it a mistake to create man in Your manner, then have a change of heart to destroy him, yet start again with a remnant, without the wisdom to know he might proceed in the same manner as before? It’s as if you were hoping man would behave in a manner that would please You yet disappointed when he didn’t. How could that be? Were You unaware of the possibility, or maybe the impossibility? I think not.

Men speak in ignorance. They reason in their great knowledge Your behavior in separation from You. Sometimes I think even Solomon, in all his great wisdom, missed the love, the power behind Your actions.

No, there is something else, something deeper, something wiser, within Your heart, that men do not yet know. Angels do not know; certainly the fallen were not inclined to seek. I don’t know either, but I know the heart of love, of wisdom, of the magnificent.

The folly of man is the expectation that he knows what he is to become, as if he knows the way, and would become the creator if he could, though he believes he can. You see a tree and understand that the life within has only one purpose: to live in the fullness of what is intended. It does so without thought; life moves within to make it so, as if life knows deeply within what it is meant to do. So it is with man, with you: the life deep within knows exactly how to express without.

Sometimes, however, in man’s unique wisdom he believes he knows how to bring about this expression in a greater manner, and therefore some move away from what has been perfectly created within. Does a tree know better? Can it become something grander, something other than the intention of the Creator that loves and cherishes it as His own? Yet, man thinks he can, and so moves away from the One who would hold him close. It is, as Solomon has said, a chasing of the wind.

Man, and angels too, will see the truth, and then will know My heart. I yearn for your desire for Me and would give all that it would be Mine with all men. Love craves love, that it might be One. And so continue in the pursuit of love, and you will come to understand it, come to know it, how it moves, how it creates, how it nurtures, how it pursues you. And you will then come to know Me.

To help:

There is a misunderstanding in assuming that something created (like humans, or any entity) can fully comprehend or control its own destiny or purpose. The idea here is that the created entity might aspire to become like its creator, thinking it knows best, which is a form of pride.

Can any created being fully grasp its own path or end state? There is an inherent limitation in understanding one's own trajectory or purpose, akin to a child not fully understanding the plans of its parents.

Using the metaphor of a tree, it illustrates that natural entities like trees live out their purpose instinctively, without conscious thought. The tree grows, reproduces, and exists in harmony with its intended design, driven by an innate life force that doesn't require intellectual understanding.

The comparison extends to humans, suggesting that deep within us, there's a similar life force that knows how to express itself outwardly. There is an innate power within that guides us towards our true being or purpose, much like the tree.

This essence of life – God's life within – inherently knows what to do. It is seen as a form of wisdom, where the created knows how to grow, heal, and evolve without conscious direction. By God's design this life is revealed under His guidance.

These statements reflect on the limits of human understanding and control over one's destiny, contrasting it with the natural, unthinking fulfillment of purpose seen in nature. They suggest that while humans might think they can dictate their path, there's a deeper, more profound force at work within that guides life towards its intended expression – if allowed.

There is a suggestion that humans, in their "unique wisdom," sometimes believe they can improve upon or alter the natural state or design of things as they have been created. This reflects a common theme in theology where human intervention or innovation is contrasted with divine perfection. The idea is that what is created by God is already perfect, and human attempts to modify this might be seen as misunderstanding or pride. For example, genetic engineering or environmental manipulation might be seen as humans trying to "improve" on nature, which is already deemed perfect by its Creator.

The rhetorical question about the tree knowing better serves to illustrate the simplicity and obedience of nature to its intended design. Trees grow according to their nature, without attempting to be anything other than what they are. This contrasts with human behavior where individuals often strive to redefine or transcend their intended state uniquely created by God. The implication is straightforward: nature follows its course without deviation, suggesting a harmony with the Creator's plan, whereas humans, with their capacity for self-awareness and choice, can deviate from this harmony.

It follows then that humans, by trying to alter or transcend their created state, move away from the closeness or intended relationship with the Creator. This might relate to the idea that seeking to be other than what one is created to be can lead to a disconnection from one's true purpose – and from God.

Solomon came to understand that life's pursuits without God are as "vanity" or "chasing after the wind," and underscores the futility of human efforts to find meaning or improvement outside of God’s will and design.

Therefore, the idea that many human endeavors, especially those that ignore or oppose the natural or divine order, are ultimately meaningless or unfulfilling. In essence, His comments critique human endeavors that attempt to surpass or redefine His natural or divine order, suggesting that such efforts are not only futile but also lead to a separation from His intended closeness and purpose for humanity. It's a reflection on the limits of human wisdom when compared to His wisdom, and advocates for a return to, or acceptance of, one's created nature and purpose.

There's a profound yearning expressed here, not just for any connection, but a deep, mutual desire for love between God and humanity. This desire isn't one-sided; it's a wish for reciprocation, suggesting a longing for unity or oneness.

The idea that both humans and angels will "see the truth" implies an unveiling or enlightenment. This truth is linked to understanding the heart or essence of the Creator, suggesting that love and truth are intertwined.

The nature of love is this: love craves love indicates that love is not static but dynamic, seeking to expand and connect. Love is portrayed as something active, something to be pursued, which implies effort, dedication, and movement towards a goal.

God positions His love as a model for understanding love in general. This suggests that by understanding His love, one can understand all forms of love – how it functions, creates, nurtures, and pursues.

The ultimate goal is to become "One." This reflects a spiritual concept where seemingly individual entities merge into a singular, harmonious whole as intended. This should encourage continued pursuit, as understanding will come through experience and engagement with love, not just intellectual understanding.

Overall, the feelings conveyed are of deep, almost desperate longing for mutual love, a promise of revelation, and an invitation to actively engage with love to achieve spiritual enlightenment and union. The tone is both intimate and universal, speaking to personal desires while also addressing a divine scale. This kind of statement often resonates with those who see love not just as an emotion but as a force or essence of existence, central to understanding both God and the human condition.