Moment With God

Throughout the sands of time,
You have been known to communicate
to us through omens,
nature being Your most favorite tool.
I have some papers;
for each question, there is a paper. If
it burns, I'll know it's a "Yes". If it doesn't,
I'll know it's a "No".
Please God, answer my wishes....

(A silent, continous pause for a while)

Are there other beings in the universe,
besides us humans?

(The first paper burns)

Do they know we exist?

(The second paper burns)

Do they worship You?

(The third paper burns)

Are they highly intelligent?

(The fourth paper burns)

Have they built temples for You?

(The fifth paper doesnt burn)

God, I'm confused. How can any
sentient being worship you without
a temple?! My ancestors prayed to You
in well-built shrines.....

God, I know this is not part of the questions;
I'm hungry in curiosity....how do they worship you?

(There was deep silence, which was dyed in serenity.
I had found my answer.....)




Date of Publishing: 13/10/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Mutindi Avatar
October 22, 2015 at 4:48 AM
Sat a few minutes after reading this adding questions of my own. Nice one Teddy and congratulations on your win!
Kimathi Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 8:53 AM
Asante sana Grace! *^_^* Indeed there are times we feel like sitting down with God, and ask him all we want to know....
A  Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 4:43 PM
Teddy, Nice to see you on Silent One's winning list. Congratulations on your win. --SKAT
Kimathi Avatar
October 22, 2015 at 12:45 AM
Thank you so much Skat! <3 *^_^*
Nyaga Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 1:43 AM
Sometimes he answers in a still voice.. and it takes one looking inside not outside to hear that voice.. God is a spirit he communicates to the spirit you.. he is the calm before a storm.. the stillness before a major quake.. he is a presence descending down from the mountain in the form of mist.. shekinah glory.. shaka haina glorry
Nyaga Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 1:25 AM
and congrats on the win bro
Kimathi Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 5:30 AM
Greetings bro. You have surely interpreted my work so well! ;-) Have a blessed weekend! ;-)
A. Sharma Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM
Deep thought provoking write Teddy! Congrats on awesome win!
Kimathi Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 5:28 AM
Thank you so much Dr. Upma! ;-)
Wigley Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 1:33 AM
Congratulations on a deep write, Teddy. Now, stop playing with matches :) . Regards, Viv
Kimathi Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 5:26 AM
Hi Viv. Thank you for your applause! ;-) I'll sure stop playing with matches, hahaha..... ;-)
Y. Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 7:23 PM
Teddy, congratulations on your winning write:-)Alexis
Kimathi Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:59 PM
Thank you so much Alexis! ;-)
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