by stageOne question that kept circling in my mind as I wrote The Seed of Adam and the Egg of Lillith was whether humanity is truly bound to a tragic course or if we can, by the grace of God and the choices we make, change our destiny.
It’s such a big, almost frightening question. When we look around at the state of our world, at wars, divisions, greed, and how easily darkness can spread, it can feel like we’re trapped in a hopeless cycle. History repeats itself in painful ways. Empires rise and fall. People hurt each other, often for reasons as petty as pride or as haunting as fear. Sometimes I wonder if we’re just destined to keep making the same mistakes until everything crumbles. But then I think about the quieter stories. The times when people stood against the tide of cruelty and chose compassion. The moments when forgiveness won over vengeance. The sacrifices made by countless souls who decided that love mattered more than power. I realize that within these small, often overlooked choices, there is a clue to our bigger destiny.
The Power of Choice
I’ve always believed that while there are forces larger than us like spiritual battles, historical currents, and even human nature itself, there’s still something profound and holy in our individual ability to choose. That’s a huge part of what The Seed of Adam and the Egg of Lillith is about. Adam and Lillith both stand at crossroads where their decisions echo far beyond themselves.
In many ways, they represent all of us. Because whether we see it or not, we each have moments where what we decide shapes not only our own lives but also the lives of those who come after us. Our choices build patterns, cultures, and legacies. They plant seeds that either bear good fruit or feed future sorrow.
When people say, “That’s just human nature,” it can sound like an excuse, as if we’re forever trapped by our worst instincts. But I think God gave us free will for a reason. I think He delights in seeing us rise above our base impulses, even if it’s hard and messy. Every time someone chooses honesty over deception, or grace over judgment, or courage over comfort, it shifts the story of humanity a little.
Are We Doomed by Our Past?
It’s tempting to believe we’re doomed by the failures of those who came before us. History is full of betrayal, oppression, and horror. Even in scripture, we see humanity stumbling again and again. The same themes of pride, rebellion, and misplaced desires run through every age.
But woven alongside that is another story. A story of second chances, divine intervention, and hearts transformed. A story that says no matter how many times we fail, redemption is still possible. The pattern doesn’t have to stay broken forever.
When I look at the world today, I see both stories unfolding side by side. There’s the chaos that makes me want to hide away and give up hope. But there’s also breathtaking compassion, fierce justice, people loving their neighbors, caring for strangers, protecting the vulnerable. All these acts are signs that we’re not locked into a tragic fate.
Imagining a Different Future
Can humanity change its destiny? I truly believe we can. Not by our own strength alone, because we’re far too flawed and inconsistent for that, but by leaning into the grace God offers us and letting His truth change us from the inside out. It starts in small ways. The quiet decision to pray instead of worry. The willingness to apologize and make peace. The choice to speak up for someone who has no voice. These might seem tiny in the grand scheme, but I think heaven sees them differently. I think they’re the bricks that build a new destiny.
When I wrote The Seed of Adam and the Egg of Lillith, I wanted to show both the danger and the hope bound up in our freedom to choose. Adam’s story could easily have become a simple tale of failure. But even in his missteps, there’s a thread of possibility, a question that hangs over every chapter. Will he turn back? Will he let grace rewrite his story?
I think the same question is hanging over us as humanity right now. Will we continue to chase power at any cost, divide ourselves along shallow lines, and ignore the deeper truths that could heal us? Or will we humble ourselves enough to change course and seek what is good, pure, and lasting?
Why I Still Have Hope
I have hope because I’ve seen hearts change. I’ve watched people who once lived in bitterness find forgiveness. I’ve seen whole families break cycles of addiction or cruelty and build something new. These are glimpses of a destiny altered, proof that by God’s help, humanity can step off destructive paths and walk toward something better.
So yes, I believe we can change our future. It won’t come through grand declarations alone, but through countless personal choices that ripple outward. Together, they weave a new story for us all.
Read the Book and Reflect on Our Shared Future
If this stirs something in you, I invite you to read The Seed of Adam and the Egg of Lillith. Let it challenge you, make you wonder, and maybe even inspire you to plant seeds today that will grow into a better tomorrow. Who knows? The destiny we change might just start with you.
