For God's Sake

FOR GOD’S SAKE When living "...of the world" despair unfurled. I lost sight of heaven’s glorious pearl. Truths shouted out from the depths of my mind. God’s loving whispers to me stayed entwined. Higher education became my goal. Scientific teachings soon took its toll. My mind strung out on various theories. My soul, in doubt, became very weary. But faith persevered and earned the prize. My trust in God was more realized. Despite what seemed to be a worldly life, The soul of me soon felt less strife. A professor asked my Evolution class, How can creationism truly be? Alas. Scriptures say God created…in seven days. Right? Who shall rule in this duel of ways? The Bible contradicts itself, He said. His words from there, down doubts highway sped. Evolutionary theory is certainly logical. Creationism seems to be mythological. Then came the clincher, clarity disparity. The Bible says God created in seven days. After the seven days, confusion starts to blaze. First it says it’s finished; then, it starts to haze. During that lecture, I was compelled to know. Believing God created; what did the Bible show? I prayed to grasp truths as man’s theories grew. I did not choose to tell faith in God adieu. At that moment, nothing else mattered. I refused to let my faith be shattered. That professor, on that day, changed my life. My golden goal grew to be God’s true light. Creation pondering absorbed my essence. A lifetime flew without great wealth’s presence. I was blessed with children; around them joy revolved. But there was no rest until those questions were solved. Strongly stayed upon life’s different path. Even, when disrespect judged me with wrath. I loved my children and bore the wait. Seeking, the answers congealed…my fate. My life was spent pondering this topic. When finished, at last, truth embraced God…logic. Then, my soul found rest from its weary state. Thus, in the world…not of the world, I wait. © Dane Smith-Johnsen March 10, 2010 Poetic form: Free Verse The results of the pondering are posted on Redbubble.com => http://www.redbubble.com/people/daneann/writing/3355478-genesis-decoded For complete discussions, go to => http://www.redbubble.com/people/daneann/writing/3479742-bridging-the-gap-between- science-and-religion-the-hypothesis