Writer: Heren
Delivered in BBS Malang Chapel
ANTONY: OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
GOD FATHER: O.. Hai Antony
ANTONY: HUSH, I’M PRAYI’N DON’T DISTRURB ME
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ANTONY: OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
GOD FATHER: Yes, my child
ANTONY : HI.. DON’T DISTURB ME, DON’T YOU KNOW THAT I’M PRAYING ????
GOD FATHER: But, you call me, It’s me your father in heaven!
ANTONY: Ups.. O YEA.?? Hmm.. I’m just doing my routine prayer… not really call you on..
ANTONY: HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME
GOD FATHER: What did you do in your class today?
ANTONY: What? In class? Hmmm…many things I think
GOD FATHER: No..no.. that one.. during the math test…
ANTONY: OO…I SEE WHAT YOU MEAN FATHER….I CHEATED MY FRIEND’S WORK.. BUT THAT’S JUST A LITTLE EFFORT.. BESIDE.. YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE STUDIED HARD FOR THAT TEST…
GOD FATHER: Hm.. excuse…
ANTONY: NO …FATHER ..I MEAN…
GOD FATHER: (Cut the words..) you say Hallowed by my name, but by your action you put my name into a shame..
ANTONY: Ow..I’m sorry Father… I’m really sorry.. I won’t do it anymore..
GOD FATHER: Ok, I forgive you…
ANTONY: YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
GOD FATHER: Is that true…???
ANTONY: OH COMMON LORD…I THOUGHT YOU WILL NOT GIVE ANY COMMENT ANYMORE
GOD FATHER: I saw you whining for a blackberry 3 months ago, you also insist on going to Japan for your vacation, have you ever pray and asked me first, whether it is my will or not?
ANTONY: BUT I HAVE A LONG TIME DREAM OF THOSE THINGS, GOD, I REALLY WANT THEM!
GOD FATHER: You really want them, that’s the point! It means you are not serious when you say My Kingdom Come and My Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. It is your own kingdom and your own will that you want to make.
ANTONY: O GOD, PLEASE, YOU ARE SO CLEVER…EHM.. I MEANT YOU KNOW EVERYTHING. THERE ARE NOTHING THAT I CAN HIDE FROM YOU.
GOD FATHER: So?
ANTONY: SO…SO.. JUST FORGIVE ME PLEASE.. I PROMISE, I TRY NOT TO EGOISTIC ANYMORE, I’LL TRY TO SEEK YOUR WILL FIRST BEFORE DOING OR ASKING SOMETHING NEXT TIME.
GOD FATHER: Good, Son, now… go on your prayer
ANTONY: THANKS GOD. GIVE US TODAY OUR DAILY BREAD,
GOD FATHER: Do you believe I have fulfill it and will always do it for you?
ANTONY: YES, OF COURSE, LORD
GOD FATHER: So, why are you still anxious about your future needs? You’re worry about your future education, future mate, future property, and future health?
ANTONY: DOES IT INCLUDE IN THE DAILY BREAD, LORD?
GOD FATHER: Yes!! Your daily bread is your daily need, Son
ANTONY: OH, I SEE NOW. I’m sorry about my anxiety, I should trust you more Lord….
GOD FAHTER; Ok, now continue your prayer
ANTONY : EHMM… ACTUALLY THIS IS DIFFICULT SENTENCE GOD,
GOD FATHER: Just go on!
ANTONY: Ok, AND FORGIVE US OUR SINS, AS WE ALSO HAVE FORGIVEN OUR DEBTORS
GOD FATHER: What about Robert?
ANTONY: I’VE GUESTED THAT YOU WILL MENTION THAT NAME!
GOD FATHER: Remember, I am omniscience, Son
ANTONY: THAT’S WHY I’M AFRAID TO SAY THIS SENTENCE. ………………
GOD FATHER: Think about the sentence carefully!
ANTONY: YES LORD, I KNOW, I SHOULD FORGIVE OTHER. .. BUT HE NEVER SHOW HIMSELF TO BE WILLING TO RECONCILE WITH ME.. HE NEVER SAY SORRY TO ME, HE HURTS ME HEART, HE ..(Cut by God)
GOD FATHER: Son, Forgiveness is about your decision and action, not about him.
ANTONY: AM I MAKING TOO MUCH EXCUSE, LORD?
GOD FATHER: You said that!
ANTONY: I’M SORRY. YES, IT IS HARD TO FORGIVE ROBERT, BUT I WILL. HELP ME O LORD!
GOD FATHER: Sure, my son. Forgive him and you will accept my peace and comfort in you!
ANTONY: (nodding head)..AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL…..(quiet)… Lord..Father?
GOD FATHER: Yes??
ANTONY: ANY COMMENT FOR THIS SENTENCE?
GOD FATHER: Hahaha.. now you are waiting for my comment! … ok, avoid the places, things, and people who will lead you into temptation. That’s your part to do.
ANTONY: YES, LORD.
ANTONY: FOR YOURS IS THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN.