FAITH: Lily & GOD

Chapter 20

Lily curled the last of Sarah's hair, unplug the curly iron, then smiled at her through the mirror. Sarah managed a smile too and closed her eyes, took in deep breaths and opened them.

"You sure you're up for this?" Lily asked her. Sarah nods her head then looked at Lily through the mirror.

"Yes, I am." Sarah stood up then walked to her bathroom door to pick up the purse she hung on the knob. "Stop worrying, it'll give you wrinkles" she said when she turned to Lily.

Lily grabbed her purse from the dresser table and adjusted her hair and gown, then turns to Sarah. "If you told me what's going on, then I wouldn't have to worry" she said.

Sarah looked at Lily for a moment then sighed. "After the event"

Lily raised an eyebrow "Promise?"

"Promise, now let's go before we are late to the event" Sarah held her hand and they walked out of Sarah's room. Her parents weren't at home, so they had to lock up.

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Joshua, Sarah and Lily stood in front of the community center in awe. The outside looks new as ever and they were sure the inside would be great too. Today is the grand opening of the community center and they couldn't be happier that things were going their way to GOD's glory.

"This place is magnificent" Sarah breathes out.

"We know right?" Joshua and Lily said at the same time.

"I think it was a great idea that we let you see this place on the grad opening" Lily grinned and they made their way to the setup canopies in front of the building, where the ceremony would be held till it's time to cut the ribbon and explore the interior of the building.

"Thank you both for this. Best gift after that little scare at the hospital" Sarah smiled.

They sat on their individual chairs and waited for the program to begin.

"I am so glad that this has come to a reality at last" Lily said excitedly. Joshua smiled and the MC started with inviting the pastor of their church to bless the event.

Thirty minutes into the event, Joshua was called to come give his speech.

He talked about how things went for him from his much younger years, how he found himself in a dilemma he never thought he would get out of, how GOD led Lily and Sarah to him and how they were able to get this place even with a few bumps they had on the way.

"I thank GOD for all these blessings he brought on us. This has always been something I wanted to do and as we all know. If it's in your heart, it will be in your hand"

"It would be in your hand" everyone chorused the last part with him. He looked at Lily and Sarah then signaled for them to come up.

"I will like to call on these beautiful and wonderful GOD-sent women who were and are part of the success of this building opening. We have come a long way and I pray that GOD uses this as a beginning to many more goodies for us all. Amen"

"Amen"

Lily said her thanks to everyone on she and Sarah's behalf. Sarah suddenly felt tired and asked her to say a speech on their behalf.

The pastor came up and blessed everyone that. Those that were part of the building's success, both with material, monetary and prayers towards its grand opening. Then he asked everyone to walk with him to the front of the building where the ribbon was tied so they can cut it and get inside.

Lily had to slow down because Sarah was behind, she asked Joshua to go ahead and they would join him inside. They just needed air.

Lily led Sarah to one of the chairs and waited for everyone to leave before asking.