Sometimes, we just need someone to give us, and allow us, that chance for a fresh start… a clean slate…

“He came to my desk with a quivering lip,
the lesson was done.
“Have you a new sheet for me, dear teacher?
I’ve spoiled this one.”
I took his sheet, all soiled and blotted
and gave him a new one all unspotted.
And into his tired heart I cried,
“Do better now, my child.”

I came to the Throne with a trembling heart;
The day was done.
“Have you a new day for me, dear Master?
I’ve spoiled this one.”
He took my day, all soiled and blotted
And gave me a new one all unspotted.
And into my tired heart He cried,
“Do better now, My child.”"

Written by an elementary school teacher
~Unknown~
Possibly written Kathleen Wheeler

I’m going to start a new “piece” to A World Between… in hopes to draw some of you in and create good conversations, either designed to make us all think, or just have fun chatting, or even occasionally try to answer some really tough questions and ponderments in life.  Hope you enjoy!

Conversations: An Angels Sin

Before I begin, let me just state, that I haven’t done any extensive homework on these issues, so I have no one sided opinion at this point.  I am simply raising the questions, and seeing what answers you can give, and myself as well.  So please chime in.

I was thinking today about the story of when Lucifer chose to go against God.  In short, the story goes, “Satan fell because of pride. He desired to be God, not to be a servant of God… Satan was likely the highest of all angels, the most beautiful of all of God’s creations, but he was not content in his position. Instead, Satan desired to be God, to essentially “kick God off His throne” and take over the rule of the universe. Satan wanted to be God, and interestingly enough, that is what Satan tempted Adam and Eve with in the Garden of Eden
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