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piratejournal2014-11-12 08:04 pm
mostly_me) wrote in piratejournal2014-11-12 08:04 pm
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Prayer 1- Voice
The voice is a little wavering and unsteady, but quiet and reverent all the same.
Are you there, Heavenly Father?
It's me, Kevin.
I know I've done the unthinkable, abandoning Elder Cunningham in Uganda and breaking rule seventy-two- and I understand that it's Your righteous judgement that I've not done enough to be forgiven. I thought at first that- well, that's not important. He clears his throat. I should never have questioned You, and this is my punishment-
No, not my punishment. This is the opportunity that You've granted me to redeem myself.
I read the words on the fountain, thanks to the guide You placed in my path. 'What once was whole, now 'tis shattered'- I understand! Now, his voice steadies. It's been my mission all along, to do something so incredible- to gather together these tortured souls that have been shattered from beneath Your sight and make them whole again. Make all of us whole again.
'It's power is great, true depths untold'- it's the power inside of me. I understand now.
So, Lord- if You could see fit to put a patient, forgiving crew in my path as well, I would really appreciate it- I understand You help those who help themselves, but growing up in Utah didn't really prepare me for sailing- not that I'm complaining, mind you, it's just an observation.
Are you there, Heavenly Father?
It's me, Kevin.
I know I've done the unthinkable, abandoning Elder Cunningham in Uganda and breaking rule seventy-two- and I understand that it's Your righteous judgement that I've not done enough to be forgiven. I thought at first that- well, that's not important. He clears his throat. I should never have questioned You, and this is my punishment-
No, not my punishment. This is the opportunity that You've granted me to redeem myself.
I read the words on the fountain, thanks to the guide You placed in my path. 'What once was whole, now 'tis shattered'- I understand! Now, his voice steadies. It's been my mission all along, to do something so incredible- to gather together these tortured souls that have been shattered from beneath Your sight and make them whole again. Make all of us whole again.
'It's power is great, true depths untold'- it's the power inside of me. I understand now.
So, Lord- if You could see fit to put a patient, forgiving crew in my path as well, I would really appreciate it- I understand You help those who help themselves, but growing up in Utah didn't really prepare me for sailing- not that I'm complaining, mind you, it's just an observation.
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No- actually, his name was David. He learned to fight very young, just like you. He defeated a giant to save his family and his home.
[He smiles again, a tiny, hidden one.]
And then he became a king.
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[He grins brightly.]
I've never defeated a giant, but I have fought some dragons...and I have a guy who's practically a giant. Does that count?
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[Kevin raises an eyebrow.]
If you're going to be king, you should think about how you think of your subjects. Otherwise you won't reign long. That's what history teaches us.