19 August 2010

I don't think that I am here on Earth because God is happy with Who I am.



As a parent, I have observed some things that I never could have understood as a child. Which child is usually removed from a home? The one who is obedient, kind, thoughtful and willing to accept the ground rules their parents have put in place?
It seems to me that more often, the child who is sent out (or leaves) tends to be argumentative, disrespectful & pride-ridden. I'm not passing judgment on either child, this is merely observation.
Well, it seems that most Christians believe that there was some type of war that occured in Heaven and so many souls chose to support Heavenly Father and the rest chose to follow Lucifer.
Did God really just cast out all those spirit children because they were rebellious? Really?
It seems to me that if my child were rebellious and either left home or was asked to leave, that the door would be open for there return, albeit the journey may be difficult to get back home.
I would want my child to conquer pride and anger. I would want them to live on their own without my direct guidance and I would want them to maybe suffer a little bit just to ensure they are humble and ready to come back into my graces.
But, under no circumstances would I slam the door and never give them any opportunity to learn, grow and return to our family.
Why would God?
Perhaps we are the ones who were rebellious? What if God put Earth out there in that outer darkness and ensured we had a place to go that was restrictive, humbling and removed from his direct interventions, however with faith and a couple other constructs, we would be able to either continue to reject our Heavenly status or return to His home?
Why else would we have to suffer with the things we do in this world? I hardly think it's because we were obedient and in His good graces.
I feel God's love. I know I have a purpose and a place in Eternity. I know I am here to learn many things and not to judge anyone else's choices, paths, beliefs. Because, they too, have their paths and places to grow.
I'm sure this makes me a lousy Christian. But, my faith has allowed me to hae confidence in my personal agency and accountability. My experiences has allowed me to have faith and confidence in yours as well.
Knowing who I am, I am positive beyond a shadow of a doubt that I was a bit rebellious in Heaven as well...

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