Very interesting Jon, I think we may be closer to sharing some perspectives than I thought. I do see God as Mind snd have developed that somewhat in terms of the trinity of Thought, Word and Deed. Deed being the active and power or energy that mediates between the Thought or Father and creation, including us.
It seems we come down to the question of intention. Same question I have for Graham and am working on a more detailed explanation of why I believe it is difficult to avoid the conclusion of intention. The best way it seems, and you suggest this as well as Graham is to posit an infinite and eternal universe. OK, but that opposes the broad consensus of science today of a beginning to our universe at least, and likely a beginning to all universes (if there are many). Some have shown this is impossible and i will provide the references in my post on that topic. If there is a beginning as the Bible and science agree, then intelligent intention becomes very difficult to avoid.