He gazed out to the window, fighting back emotions that seem to tear apart his perspectives of reality. His assumptions and beliefs had fallen down, hitting down onto the floor, so hard... so forceful, that even a recoil had to consider hesistance. And then he turned his gaze to the distant skies. He knelt.
And then he prayed.


There are those that wonder even about whether there is a God. The informed should be aware that the more intellectual answer is 'of course'. Ones who think that life had occured by something else, say chance or nature, are holding upon to apathy to true seekage or seepage to true awareness. The only supporting guy they have in case, is after all, probability.
Anyway, there are the lot who believe that there is a God. But when we cross this barrier, there is the question (that isn't really frequently pondered upon in a totalistical way) who this God is. Plenty a times, we base God on a concept of what we have in mind. Even if our beliefs are reliant on a certain doctrine or theory, there is that construction that we have made up in our mind in potrayal of a 'God'.

Man have answered this query in different ways. A common answer is that 'Man can never understand God'. This is true, whether we consider it in a logical or religious sense. For Christians like myself, we draw conclusions God have by Bibical perspective. Others may picture 'God' within their own assumptions. A build-up of environmental circumstance and a compelmentation of belief framework. 'My thoughts are not your thoughts' can appear to be difficult for one to accept while he can agree with 'The Lord is my Shepard'. Mercy and forgiveness may be warm to sit on, but one might not find favour in wrath and anger. But then again, preference is quite different from reality. Whether or not perceived or true.

'God' has been classed into 2 kinds -- Non-Personal and Personal.
Bascially, whether one can get into contact, communication and relation with him. Other matters in the query-box include: Whether there is responsibility on man's part to him. Whether he cares about us, or ignores the creation. And the extent of his power, control and plan.

But anyway, to stick on topic, I'll cite a few relationships that may resemble a God-Man scenario.

Master--Servant
The degree of care, the extent of understanding etc. can be considered. One should also note the consequences that arise, the treatment that is carried out.

Teacher--Pupil
Somehow paints a more pleasant picture. But also consider those who train their pupils so that they can get the best outta training. Is it a 'putting-us-through-intensity' kind of thing? Or perhaps a guru-like wisdom outflow to allow one to attain an inner peace or to truly be enligtened about matters of life?

King--Pawn
A harsher image here maybe, depending on the systems and historical reflections you can recall. King might mean his the one to give all glory to. King could mean all rules are set by him.

Father--Child
This relationship seems extremely fitting, IMO. Quite a perfect one to liken to God to man. A father could be a displinarian, a listening ear, a carer...... and in whatever, the child's welfare is important. And he does it in unconditional love..

Leader--Follower
When we consider the 'following' structure. Somehow presents to me a tingle of foreign-ness, but it could be otherwise.

Saviour--Wretched Ones
In the Christian context, Jesus had died for our sins so that all who believe in him may have eternal life. Man are understood to have gained salavation through his grace, and not through our works. In the other sense, perhaps a degree of 'saving' is thought of by man. Emotionally, Spiritually?

Captain--Solider
Or whoever the highest rank in the army is. When we consider the army analogy, concepts of brotherhood, loyalty, trust etc. come in. 'Teamwork' might be existant too, but it doesn't really apply as God is defintely a higher being then man.

And well, there are also certain ways that man would speak to 'God'. A certain style or fashion while approaching him, in prayer (that is, if the 'God' concerned is a personal one) To list simply: In shame, with curiousity, in respect, like a friend, when you're lost etc. etc.
And to go to God to ask, speak, clarify... or listen?

God knows.

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