Burst of Colors in a World of Gray

Chapter 4

Today is Saturday. The very day where Amanda Esther was invited by Josephine to their church. But now she's having second thoughts...

When she looks outside the window, the breeze was cold and it seems like a heavy rain is coming. Making it difficult for her to want to go.

"Hey, aren't you going to that church you're invited to?" Her mom asked, when she saw her not dressed yet nor have the effort to prepare for the day.

"I don't think I will go. Plus it seems like it's gonna rain today."

"Ate naman (Oh Esther....)." Her mom sigh. "You know it's rude to break promises like that."

"What? I didn't promise at all."

"Canceling plans that you agree on going at the last minute, is a bit rude don't you think?"

"I don't think she wont mind."

"Well, you shouldn't keep doing that to other people dear. You should keep in mind that it's improper and rude to most people"

"*SIGH* okay mom, I will..."

Amanda continue staring out of the window, hearing the rain started to pour down. Secretly happy that it did, so that way, she has an excuse of not being able to go at all.

Meanwhile at the Word of Life Ministries church....

Josephine decided to go out to have a fresh air, only to find out that the rain is pouring hard. She sigh, "I knew I should've pray first thing in the morning like my discipler told me yesterday. Now I see why."

In the Spiritual Realm, the enemy snickered at Josephine. There's not only one, but an army of them, seeing the shield of their church is weakening.

Then the lady smiled when an idea came into her mind. She went back inside and exclaimed

"Okay artist! Before we continue doing whatever it is you're doing, let's pray, especially for the fact that it's raining outside. Let's make sure our fellow brothers and sisters are able to go safely today!"

She enthusiastically say it. Though despite them agreeing with her, she noticed that they seem weary and tired like no energy to keep going.

"Hey! What's with the faces? You guys should be excited for the Lord, especially for the fact that we managed to invite a lot of guesses today."

(Note/reminder: " Ate- means big sister in filipino, before their names, not past tense of eating)

"It's not like that Ate Joe (Big sister Jo), we're just exhausted from school, work and now serving in another ministry. We cant have that same energy you have." Her disciple, Martha explained.

"Yeah, sometimes I even wish to have that same energy you have Ate Josie. Even I cant do well with my schooling alone." One of the pastor's kid and also the part of the worship team said.

The lady smiled at them

"Well... God did told us to love others as we love ourselves right? And the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few..."

"And?" The pastor's kid asked. Still a bit disinterested.

"There are many people who needs Jesus the most right now. Especially those who are a victim of this fallen world. The depressed, suicidal, the drunks and addicts. It is written that we have to share them the gospel, for them to be saved."

The group slightly smiled and agreed with her, she cant help but sense that a few of her churchmates are still reluctant about it.

"Look I know some of you find it hard to love other people, especially when they're difficult. But remember in John 13:34-35 Jesus said