EPISODE 7

What I had experienced that morning, made me realise there was hope for Benjamin and I had to find a way of helping him.

I finalised taking my long bath and changed my clothes, this time wearing a chitenge lest I entice my Benjamin again.

I sat in front of the TV and I was almost changing from ZNBC to watch some other channel when something caught my attention.

” There will be 21 days of prayer and deliverance at Chelstone Parish. Come and experience a touch of God’s anointing with father Lumba” came the advert and I felt great.

” This is it! ” I whispered loudly.

” Yes Yes! God forgive me for my sins and please make this happen” I prayed loudly as I took down the line on the screen.

Later that day, I called the priest and partly explained my situation to him. He asked me to go and see him the following day after mass at the Parish.

” Thank you so much Father” , I told him before hanging up.

The following morning I dressed up in a long skirt and decent blouse and covered my kink hair in black silk material, liking the decent but beautiful look it gave me.

After Mass which I enjoyed so much as it was about giving oneself to love others without condition like God loves us.

” So young lady, Tell me everything about this man you told me about yesterday” Father Lumba asked me with a smiling face.

I was quiet for a second not knowing where to begin from. ” lt’s alright, you can tell me everything and remember only God will answer your prayers am only here to help guide you through” he smiled

I told him everything from the funeral, to the kidnap and everything else in between. For a second I thought the man was thinking I was crazy.

” You are an exceptional woman, I don’t know how to describe you. I can’t seem to understand what really drives you to go this far for a man you hardly know” he sighed seriously.

” You have a big heart and for that I am certain God will see you through” he added

” Amen father” I responded.

” Now tell me, what happens if this man is prayed for and delivered then he remembers who he is and leaves you?” He asked a question I had never thought of before and it scared me. For a moment I thought maybe having him the way he was, paid off but I then thought how selfish I would be if I allowed such thoughts.

” All am concerned about is that he gets delivered and healed Father, if he will leave me then I guess it was meant to be that way” I sighed controlling the tears that threatened to spill.

The priest prayed for me and I cried through the prayer. I felt relieved when he was done and he asked for me to bring Benjamin over the following day for prayers assuring me there is nothing impossible with God.

He told me most of the mental sicknesses were spiritual and that God can change Benjamin’s story.

I got home that afternoon feeling optimistic. After I unlocked the door, I found Benjamin...