A God made a universe

and an earth

beautiful people

looked at it

 and said

‘It is very good!’ (1)

Out of His heart

he gave them

beautiful trees

colourful, delicious fruit

flowers

mountains

sunsets

the sea

and food

All they need to a happy healthy life

And He walked with them

Partners in bond

He gave them

to love

children to care for

to fill their lives with joy

Beautiful bodies

ears and eyes and senses

to enjoy

all He gave

from His heart

A gift from above

Even a free will

to choose

He gave them

And they turned against Him

‘I’ll walk my way

It’s my free will

It is my life!’

And His heart was filled with pain (2)

And man would lust,

harm the beautiful gift of God

 with drink, smoke and tattoos

satisfy the cravings of the body

care for myself

for others - if I have to

My way

War, divorce

No regard for God (3)

And will ask

‘Where is this God?’

‘Look at the mess!’

‘A God of love?’

‘Can’t be!’

The LORD was grieved that He ever made man on earth

And His heart was filled with pain (4)

So the LORD said:

I will wipe mankind,

whom I created

from the face of the earth (5)

But ...

”How can I give you up? 

How can I abandon you?

Could I ever destroy you? 

My heart will not let me do it.

My love for you is too strong”. (6)

A God responded to His heart

He loved the world

so much

His one and only Son

He gave

- Himself on the altar

. no need to be wiped away

by believing Him

a whole and lasting life. (7)

God send His Son

not to accuse,

But to put man right again.

And anyone who trusts in Him

 Acquitted!

anyone who refuses to trust Him

-without knowing it.-

 would stay on deaths row (8)

and brake the heart of God

Scripture References:

(1)  Genesis 1:31

(2)  Genesis 6:6

(3)  Genesis 4:7

(4)  Genesis 6:6

(5)  Genesis 6:7

(6)  Hosea 11:8

(7)  John 3:16

(8)  John 3:17-8