“For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” -Moses 1:39
“But even though man is nothing, it fills me with wonder and awe to think that “the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.” And while we may look at the vast expanse of the universe and say, “What is man in comparison to the glory of creation?” God Himself said we are the reason He created the universe! His work and glory—the purpose for this magnificent universe—is to save and exalt mankind. In other words, the vast expanse of eternity, the glories and mysteries of infinite space and time are all built for the benefit of ordinary mortals like you and me. Our Heavenly Father created the universe that we might reach our potential as His sons and daughters.
This is a paradox of man: compared to God, man is nothing; yet we are everything to God. While against the backdrop of infinite creation we may appear to be nothing, we have a spark of eternal fire burning within our breast. We have the incomprehensible promise of exaltation—worlds without end—within our grasp. And it is God’s great desire to help us reach it.” -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Matter to Him”, October 2011 General Conference
A Paradox of Man
Ironic, isn’t it?
That we, the incomplete
He will never mistreat.
That we, who can feel sad
Get to call Him our Dad.
That we, who greatly lack
He helps through each set-back.
That we, who often fall
He esteems above all.
That we, who are broken,
Are His greatest token.
That we, the deficient
Are loved by Omniscient.
Wonderful, isn't it?
Your poem blossoms with loveliness. :) You have a quite the gift of creatation.
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