Just a Little Faith by Amy J. Norris

Author:Amy J. Norris [Norris, Amy J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Astraea Press LLC
Published: 2012-05-23T21:50:49+00:00

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Upon their arrival at Seb’s house, Pax wandered into the kitchen expecting to see Alex and Margaret.

“I wonder where your folks are.”

Seb paused at a piece of paper he found on the kitchen counter. “Well, here’s your answer.” He picked up the note. “Sebastian and Pax, Gone to enjoy the salty air. Be back before 5:00.”

“Well, that solves the problem of wondering what they might like for lunch. I’ll run upstairs and get changed and be back down shortly.”

Pax quickly changed clothes and returned to the kitchen to make sandwiches with some of the food his parents brought back from Rick’s. Seb changed too, and entered to help Paxson finish the preparations for lunch.

After seating herself at the bar in the kitchen, Pax bowed her head in prayer. Bringing the sandwich to her mouth she felt Seb’s eyes on her. “Is something wrong?”

He glanced away and rubbed his hand over his chin. Turning back toward her he sighed.“No. I guess… Well, are you going to ask me about what happened this morning?”

“I figured you would tell me about it when you were ready, Bash. I didn’t want to put any pressure on you. I’ll admit, I am curious.”

Seb leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath. “I guess I couldn’t go around judging God when I didn’t know anything about Him. I figured maybe going to church with you would help me get to know Him better.”

“And, what do you think?”

“I thought the people were nice. They didn’t make me feel uncomfortable, and for that I was glad. As for the service, I felt a bit lost at times. But I know it comes from not understanding everything.” He paused, a slight grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. “I did love hearing you sing though.”

She returned her sandwich to the plate and smiled. “I think all of those comments are perfectly understandable. I don’t expect many people who haven’t had a background in spiritual matters would be able to just jump right into a service. I’m glad you went with me.”

He picked at the crust of his bread. “It wasn’t so bad. I don’t know if I’ll go back any time soon, but at least I know somewhat what you experience every week.”

Nodding her head in agreement she returned to eating her lunch. She considered this small step a positive one. Personally, it thrilled her Seb made the decision to attend church, even if only out of curiosity. She didn’t want to shut a door on the possibility of his returning with her at some time, but she also didn’t want to encourage him to attend only if he thought coming made him look better in her eyes. It was a precarious path she was treading down. How do I show Seb Your love for him without entangling myself into a web of emotions I might never escape?

Somehow showing Seb the distinction between going to church for her, and going with the intent of worshipping God could be difficult.

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