Reassimilation of a Balikbayan

Just this morning, he was enjoying himself, eating good, local food, catching up with relatives he hasn't seen in a long time, opening Christmas presents and going to church to thank the Lord for every good thing; it was wonderful. Never during the day, did he think that something like this would happen. Was the Lord testing him? What a cruel test this was! He silently prayed to be saved.

This is a 1000+ words short story, written as a part of a writing exercise.