Dilemma Of Decision

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Jeremiah's POV

"So, I would be taking all of you out on a date tonight..." dad said enthusiastically while we were eating lunch.

"What kind of a date is that?" Jemima asked as Josie giggled.

"A family date..." dad said as Josie giggled more and mum smiled.

"So dad, where would we go?" Josie asked.

"Well, I want to take you all to that new restaurant that had their grand opening last week." He said as Jemima's eyes widened. She had always liked going to fancy places and acting important.

"Really?! That new, fancy restaurant?! Yipee!!" She squealed as Josie rolled her eyes.

"Yeah so let's get ready soon." Dad said, rubbing his palms excitedly. I just sighed and continued picking on my food, I wasn't hungry but I just sat there because of mum.
            She had been begging me to come for lunch ever since we returned from church so I decided to make her happy by answering her but I  couldn't keep sitting at the table, pretending that I was cool with him.
      I was fed up. I stood up from my chair and turned to leave.

"Where are you going, Son? You have barely eaten a thing. "He said as I scoffed. Like he cared at all.

"I'm full, thanks for the food." I said and stormed off with mum calling after me and dad's jaw looked like it would fall off soon if he didn't close his mouth. I had never walked out on him before, but I guess there's a first time to everything anyway. I was about to slam my door when mum ran in, after me, panting.

"Why did you do that, huh? Why did you walk out on your dad?" She asked, standing akimbo.

"I'm tired mum. I feel sick, I need to rest my head for a bit." I said, slumping on the bed as she shook her head and sat beside me.

"Don't lie to me Jerry. I know you're still mad at him..."

"No I'm not-"

  "I told you not to lie to me!" She said, smacking my arm.

Ouch!

"Look, I've forgiven him already and he's truly sorry. He was overwhelmed Jerry. He wouldn't do it on purpose. You have to let go...it's okay. He wants to talk you you, Jer...he wants to apologize." She said. I sighed tiredly...why's everyone saying the same thing?

"How could you have forgiven him so quickly? How can you tell he's truly sorry?" I asked, sitting up as she smiled sadly.

"I know it's not easy. He hurt me badly but I just had to forgive him and let go...yes, I was angry and hurt but I couldn't let that get the better part of me or don't you know that I would've vented my anger, hurt and frustration on everyone around me? I would have become bitter but I remembered that God wants us to forgive and forget so that we can be free of every burden that that pain brings. All these hurt, pain and anger you're nursing now would only occupy your heart and make you deaf to God's voice..." she explained as my eyes welled up with tears.
    She leaned in to hug me and then, I let the tears fall.

"It's okay...it's okay to cry, you need to let it all out." She said, patting my back and we remained that way till I fell asleep.

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Hi!

How's everyone faring?

I just want to let y'all know that God loves you and He wants you to forgive  anyone you're holding captive in the prison of your heart. Anger is a burden, unforgiveness is a sin and you're also hurting yourself in the process.

  Jesus said we should lay all our burden at His feet and He would give us rest. So accept Jesus into your life today and take His rest.

  God bless you.

Bye!