Some places are to keep people out ...and some places are to keep people in.

                 Sometimes it's best to keep our thoughts captive, and other times we need to share.

                                                          Many of us didn't go as wrong as this ...but, we still go wrong.                                                                And often we are at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Multiple religions include Abraham as part of their faith. Abraham's own beliefs involved a struggle with waiting ...and when it appeared to be overwhelming, riddled with doubt ...he also found himself in the wrong place.

While lingering at the table after a meal, I decided to offer some 'food for thought'.  The question offered was, "What do you think the main reason is that God put us here on earth?"

I got their attention, but though they usually can provide many good answers, I think they were wondering which precise answer I was fishing for.  It was actually a two-part question, and I wanted to spend more time on the second part, so I offered, "The main thing God wants for us ...is for us to be with Him in heaven."

The wisdom of children provided a question that made me think my question was rather silly, "Then why didn't God put us there, instead of here?"

It took me a moment to consider what I was going to say, "Well, it was kind of that other way with the angels.  And I don't know much about angels, but I know they are quite powerful ...so, when one third of them decided they wanted to be part of a division, I imagine it was no longer very peaceful.  So, to restore peace, there had to be a separation."

 

When things get out-of-hand on earth, there sometimes has to be a separation also. If it is done correctly, that separation involves rehabilitation.

I don't know what it's like to 'be' in prison ...but, I do know what it's like to work in a prison.  And obviously, I have lots of friends who also know what that is like.  I also have listened intently to Dad tell about his experiences serving our country during World War II.

I'm sure that being a prisoner is not a pleasant experience ...nor is being at war.  Most people would prefer peace time ...and if things get out-of-hand, we look to restore order.

   

For further thoughts on this, I'm listing 'The story of the tomato':

http://thestoryofthetomato.blogspot.com/

This will explain the second reason ...or should I say, purpose for us here on earth.