God’s Lament:
Letting Go of Adam and Eve

I agonize, I grieve
You for whom I labored and to whom I vowed to bequeath all things
will not stand beside me forever

I agonize, I grieve
Your grandchildren will not approach me as their Original Ancestor.
They will recoil in fear, convinced that Zeus’ jealousy and vengeance is my essence.

I agonize, I grieve
So sorry that I must seek new “first parents” rather than you whom I loved with all of my heart.

I agonize, I grieve
So sorry for the many generations that will live in darkness and trepidation.

I agonize, I grieve
I am not as Almighty as you might think.
You and I together were to be Almighty based on our love for each other.
Separated from you, my children, I, like you, have limited power and unrequited love.
I surrendered my omnipotence when I determined to create you in my Image,
Unless you were created free to be led by love rather than might, you could never be my children
And I could never call myself your parent.
Yesterday I lost you, not because of disobedience.
Yesterday I lost you because a tragic deed surrendered you to someone who despises you,
Someone who will do everything to oppress and dehumanize you and lead you to hate me,
So I must await a Jesus, and perhaps then even await a Second Coming.
But the deepest part of me will forever be pained that it was not you.

I agonize, I grieve
And I forever harbor you in my heart as the first children whom I ever loved.

• Dr. Thomas Ward