A lie I developed (The prompt word by Coquicoin)

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I left home for Worker's Meeting in my Church on Saturday as a Chorister and we rehearsed a song for the next day which is Sunday. I have always loved to sing to the Lord and inspired every congregation and also won souls to the Lord. After the end of the meeting, everyone went to their different homes and I was sure I would be going for service early the next day so I don't serve any punishment as a late comer.

Grrrrgrrrrrgrrr, my phone rang as I got home.

Jane: Hello babe! How far?

Me: Hey girl, anything for me? Why did you call?

Jane: Don't tell me you have forgotten what's happening tomorrow.

Me: What is that? I asked my friend who was talking to me.

Jane: The tournament babe, tomorrow is the tournament.

Me: Oops! I have forgotten totally. I am sorry, I won't be coming. Remember tomorrow is Sunday and I am the one taking the Open Heavens by 7am tomorrow

Jane: Really? But we talked about this two days ago. I already thought my friend would come and encourage me tomorrow. Anyways, no problem.......

Me: Hey! Try to understand me na! Do you want me to miss the church tomorrow? What would I say? You don't expect me to lie again, you know?

Jane: Like I fucking care! Who doesn't lie? Abeg, just find something to say. They won't come drag you at home. Babe, please come over. I don't want you to miss it. Oh! I didn't tell you. Kelvin will be coming too.

Me: What the fuck? Did you invite him too?

Jane: No, he heard when we were talking two days ago and he came to me after you left promising to be there because you are coming.

Me: Oh no! This is a bad moment. I can't lie to them but Kelv.....

Jane: Oh please, you don't have a choice than to come. Goodbye (she hanged the call)

I didn't know what came over me the following morning. I immediately called my choir master, telling him I was having a fever. I have to devised a means of excusing myself for the service because I don't want to disappoint Jane and moreover, it's an opportunity to see my Crush Kelvin. Kelvin has been the hottest guy in my class and every girl's dream in the school. I really like him but I don't know how to go about it. Perhaps he likes me too and I just found out from my friend last night and I am not missing this chance of telling him my feelings.

After lying to my master, I hanged up and gave a fake smile. I was already preparing my mind when I heard something within me

"What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul"

I ignored it the first time and the voice came again

"My daughter, why are you doing this? Why did you lie? Is the tournament important than serving me?"

I was now scared as my conscience was judging me. I was confused and sat on my bed trying to understand those words I have heard.

Could this be God? What am I doing to myself?

If you were in my situation, what would you have done?

Try going to church even after lying you had a fever and so weak? Or calling your friend to inform her you aren't coming again?

I had to stay at home and decided not to attend any. Lo and behold, I experienced fever immediately that same minute. I was shivering and I couldn't even moved my legs. No one to call and I was on my bed crying till the end of the service in the church.

Around 12pm, some members came to my house and found me lying on my bed. They saw me crying.

Sis. Joyce: Sister Mabel, what's wrong with you? Why are you crying? But you were so healthy yesterday when we were rehearsing.

Me: I looked at them and nod my head in a negative way. I lied, Brother Dave, I lied to you this morning and this is the result.

I never had any fever, I only covered myself because I wanted to attend my friend's tournament and while dressing up, I heard the voice of the Lord twice and I was confused. I didn't want to come to church because you may be thinking I am a liar and I couldn't go to the tournament for the fear that something might happen to me.

Then, I immediately had this fever. Could it be the lie I created brought this to me?

Brother Dave: You shouldn't have lied to me, perhaps I might understand you if you'd opened up and tell me your reason for not showing up. We all thought you would come since you were the one anchoring the open heavens. Thank God for Sister Joyce who helped you out.

But no problem, we need to pray and ask for Mercy from God on your behalf. Next time, don't lie especially to the things of God. God hates lies.

They all prayed for me that day and went their ways. Before the end of the day, I was normal.

Everyone of us find ourselves in a situation where we don't have a choice than to lie to cover ourselves up or defend ourselves. No matter how little a lie is, our conscience will judge us and we will be restless until we say the truth.

Just as @HappyBoy said in his article when him and his friends kept covering up with many lies but eventually laughed it out when they knew they were caught and couldn't continue lying. I have been in this situation every time and till the end of the day, my conscience will always judge me.

Conscience is the moral sense of right and wrong. If we are lying, our conscience will tell us, same thing when we say the truth, it will give a sign of satisfaction in us.

But my question now is, can we do without lies?

Should we go our ways to lie because we want to defend ourselves?

Our integrity needs to be protected always.

The comment section is opened for everyone to contribute.

This is a prompt word by @JonicaBradley but was hosted by @CoquiCoin

I wish ma'am JonicaBradley a quick recovery in Jesus name.

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|September 26, 2021|