Just Mine 55 To Err Is Human

Tricia looked at the middle aged man who was kneeling in front of her, blowing smoke to his face, she dropped her cigarette. I don't think you want your debt paid Mr Johnson! I try my best to help all of you out...what do I ask of in return? Just a little service and you can't do that. You mean Dwayne was only with one woman and you couldn't follow them into the resort cause you weren't a member? I'm disappointed Johnson.

Ma'am I followed them from the office, she seems to be his superior...here, I took a photo of them, bringing out a an envelope from his jacket, he dropped it on the table...I hope this helps, I will continue following them but I hope after this, my debt will be cleared maam. We'll see about that. Picking up the envelope Trix poured the pictures on the table, she picked the one when Dwayne was holding the door open for Sky, she could only see the back of the lady and a full view of Dwayne. She brushed her finger on his face, his nose, and said...just be patient my love, I'm coming for you. I will free you from any bondage you are in.

After going through the pictures, Trix was p.i.s.sed. You didn't even get a clear view of the lady, all you got was her side view and back, and the ones with her face are all blurry....what do you take me for! Standing up, she threw the pictures at Mr Johnson's face and kicked him down with her leg. Do a better job you pauper or I will throw you to the gutter where you belong.

If it isn't Mr handsome! what are you doing here handsome? Brianna smiled brightly as she hugged Anton. I wasn't doing anything at home so I decided to come with T. and Sky to church. You are welcome to church Anton, I hope you will enjoy the service. Smiling, she took Sky's hand with out looking at her, she shook hands with her and said...Welcome to church Sky, G.o.d bless you. They were ushered in to sit at the middle row sit in the second aisle. Sky could see her mom from the projector, the deacons and deaconesses sit at the front of the church behind the pastor. Sky Smiled as she listened to the chorister sing one of her favourite song.

When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so weary

when troubles come, and my heart burdened be

Then, I am still and wait here in the silence

Until you come and sit awhile with me

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas

I am strong when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up to more than I can be.

Sky sang along with the choristers, forgetting all her troubles and everyone else, she has really missed coming to church...Forgive me Lord for shying away from your presence. Have mercy on me Lord. The service went smoothly, then it was time for the Reverend to preach.

Welcome to church brethren...Take a look at the person sitting next to you, make sure you make the person smile, I don't wanna know how you do it. You can make a funny face if need be, just put a smile on somebody's face. The church was filled with laughter as the members tried to make eachother smile. Anton told Sky that he wouldn't smile no matter what, putting on his serious look...he crossed his arms, looked at Sky and said..bring it on. Sky made all the funny faces she could but Anton wouldn't budge...Almost giving up, Sky thought of something as she ticked Anton by his side... stop that Sky, have some self respect, Anton said laughing out loud.

Laughing in his deep baritone voice, the Reverend said...now that's what I'm talking about brethren. Today I will like to share with you, the topic: Forgiveness. We will be looking at the book of Matthew chapter 18:21-35

To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and to discover that the prisoner is you. Forgiveness is the act of setting someone free from an obligation to you that is a result of a wrong done against you. All of us, at one time or another have been forgiven, or granted forgiveness(I've owed and I've been owed).

Unforgiveness is a bondage that stifles our ability to live and accept those that we know in our heart most deserve our love.it is a bondage that chokes out the abundant life Christ promised to those who would believe.

When we refuse to forgive others, there is a sense in which we hold them hostage. when a person is taken hostage on the international scene, the abductors usually want something, it may be money, weapon e.t.c. When we refuse to forgive others for a wrong done by them, we are saying the same thing. But instead of holding people hostage until we get our demands, we withhold love, acceptance, service, kindness, patience. e.t.c

Let G.o.d take that burden away from you, check yourself, who have you been keeping locked up in your heart, let it go. Judge not that ye be not judge, we do not know where we will be tomorrow, instead of criticising and judging someone, pray for them. To err is human and to forgive is divine. As long as we have this flesh, we are bound to make mistakes. Forgive whoever you haven't forgiven today and set yourself free. It might be somebody here in the church.

A tear rolled down Sky's face...it's been three years and she still can't forgive him. still locked in her past because of him. Everyday she tell herself she has forgiven him but wake up despising him the next day. I forgive you Riki...I am free and no longer a prisoner. Sky looked beside her at Anton...he seems lost in thought and was holding the chair tightly. She wonders what he's thinking about. Wiping the tear from her eyes, she placed her hand on his hand and smiled brightly at him. Anton looked at her with a strange look....she wonders if he'll ever open up to her and tell her about his dark secret. Regaining himself, Anton took her hands in his and smiled...mouthing I'm fine to her.

After the service, Sky went around greeting some church members when she felt someone pull her hand. She turned to see Brianna with tears in her eyes. I'm sorry I judged you Mena, forgive me. I forgive you and I accept whatever decision you make. Sky hugged her sister. I love you sist and thank you. Someone pulled them into a bear hug. I love you my babies and I forgive you Mena, wiping the tears off her daughters faces, Mrs Onome kissed them on their cheek. Shouting Anton ran to meet the three women...What do we have here? My favourite ladies in a big hug without me?? Pulling the three of them into his embrace he smiled.

Everybody smile...

Jim said as he took a picture of them. Me too, me too, Tega said as he came down from his father's hand and ran to meet the women. Where's Beverly? Mrs Onome asked. She's asleep grams, Jim said.