The Serenity Prayer Novels & Stories

Ngunit tila hindi niya naririnig ang sinasabi ni Nathan. Lalong sumiksik si Serenity sa sulok, kahit wala na siyang mapupuntahan. Nanginginig ang kanyang katawan habang paulit-ulit niyang inuusal ang parehong mga salita. “Huwag kang lalapit… Lumayo ka sa akin… Please, huwag kang lalapit…” May matinding takot sa bawat salita niya. Para siyang isang hayop na nakorner at wala nang ibang alam gawin kundi protektahan ang sarili.

"I-I need to see her. I love her and our child so much. She's the reason I wake up with a smile on my face, and the thought of living without her is unbearable. Serene is my everything. Without her, my life would be meaningless, and I'd be lost. So please, tell me.. Nasaan si Serene?.." Napapailing itong napatingin sa akin,"I'm sorry Alas pero hindi ko talaga alam.."ani nito sabay talikod sa akin at pumasok sa loob ng bahay ni Serene.. Serene, baby.. I promise I'll fix everything.. SERENE SALUSTIA I woke up to a beautiful sunrise and for a full minute, I just stood there, staring at it as if burning it in my mind as warmth enveloped me. It had been so long since I watch a beautiful sunrise,

Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; That each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, Not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; That no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. For God did not call us to uncleanliness, but in holiness." Moonlight Serenade Playlist: 1. Leave Me Astounded by Planetshakers (Chapter 3) 2. Grace and Peace by Sovereign Grace Music (Chapter 12) 3. Life Defined by Shane and Shane (Chapter 28) 4. Be Thou

Pagkatapos niyon ay lumuhod sila ni Craig. "Let's us pray. O Eternal God, Creator and Preserver of all mankind, giver of all spiritual grace, the author of everlasting life: send thy blessing upon these thy servants, this man and this woman, whom we bless in thy name; that, living faithfully together, they may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant betwixt them made, whereof this ring given and received is a token and pledge; and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to thy laws; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

Bakit hindi pinakinggan ang kanyang hiling. Napakuyom ng kamay si Stefan dahil sa pagkasiphayo ngunit muli siyang napatingin sa imahe na may labis na desperasyon. “I want to believe you. I will put my trust in You once more. Please don’t take my wife and child away from me. You’ve already taken everything I have, so please... I beg you, don’t take away my wife and my child; they are the only things I have. Please hear my prayer this time.”

"THIS honorable court of the Supreme Trial Court, Branch 3 with the Honorable Judge Clev Ramiscal is now in session." The clerk first remark. "All rise. Let's pray. As our Supreme Judge, Almighty God, we stand in your holy presence. We humbly beseech you to bless and inspire us so that our thoughts, words, and actions are in accordance with your will. Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirits, and fill our hearts with fraternal love, wisdom, and understanding, so that we may be effective conduits of truth, justice, and peace. Guide us today in the path of righteousness for the fulfillment of your greater glory. Amen."

“See you later, BGC. And don’t be late.” Pagkababa ng tawag, mariing pinikit ni Serenity ang mga mata, bumuntong-hininga, at muling hinaplos ang tiyan niya. “This isn’t just about love anymore,” bulong niya. “This is survival. And I’m not going to lose.”

Kung kinakailangan niyang ialay ang kamnyang buhay ay gagawin niya mabuhay lamang ang kanilang munting mirasol. ************** “Almighty God, as I go through this difficult time of my life, I ask you to give me courage and strength, patience and understanding, so that my spirit does not break. May God heal me, body and soul. May my pain cease, may my strength increase, may my fears be released, May blessings, love, and joy surround me. This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Napangiti siya ng mapait ng mga oras na iyon at isang realisasyon ang pumasok sa isip niya, kailangan na niyang iwasan ito bago pa siya tuluyang mahulog rito. —------------------------------ Nagising si Serene dahil may kung anong mabigat na nakapatong sa kaniyang tiyan at nangangalay ito. Dahan- dahan niyang iminulat ang kaniyang mga mata upang tingnan kung ano iyon. Ang tulog na tulog at payapang mukha ni Luther ang kinamulatan niya kung saan ay ang kamay pala nito ang nakadagan sa kaniyang tiyan.

Automatic naman na tumaas ang kilay at presyon ko ng makita kung sino ang nakasunod sa kanila. Huminga ako ng malalim at inisip na lang na wala siya sa paligid ko kahit na kaninang-kanina pa ako naapektuhan ng presensya niya. "Kahit wala ng gift basta nandoon ka ay ayos lang," narinig ko ang malinding bulong na iyon ni Kira. Nag-angat ako ng tingin. Si Kira panay ang haplos sa dibdib ni Luther. Malandi talagang bakla.