Lead Me Home by Stacy Hawkins Adams

Author:Stacy Hawkins Adams [Adams, Stacy Hawkins]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Religion, Inspirational
ISBN: 9780310334033
Google: JMhSUfZrPKsC
Amazon: B008EGV55Q
Barnesnoble: B008EGV55Q
Goodreads: 18058141
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2013-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

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Monica seemed dazed, but when Shiloh asked to pray with her, she agreed.

“Dear Father, we’re coming to you this afternoon with both gratitude and heavy hearts, with fear and doubts. Monica has shared something both personal and life-changing with me. She has made some choices that have led her here, and here we are, seeking your will and your guidance. We don’t really know what to pray for, God. We are grateful for the acceptance into the summer music program, yet this other news … Lord, we don’t even know what to say. You know I am speechless and heartbroken. Monica is afraid and in search of answers. Speak to her heart, Lord, and give me wisdom as well, so that I can nurture her in a way that pleases you. Allow her father and grandmother to show compassion when she tells them her news, and let them respond with wisdom and with a solution that honors you. Help Monica to know that no matter what, she is not alone; I am with her, as are you. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

Shiloh thought of the Scripture in Isaiah that Jade had shared in Bible study not too long ago, about not fearing and trusting that God was with you. She needed to believe that right now, and she wanted Monica to believe it as well. In the short term, she might have to help carry the girl through. Her silent prayer was that Monica’s father and Eleanor would do the same.

Monica lifted her head and wiped the fresh round of tears streaming down her cheeks. “What now?” she asked.

Shiloh reached for her purse on the floor and dug around inside until she found her cell phone. When she had it in hand, she answered Monica’s question.

“I think we should call your dad and grandmother to see if they’re both home, and if so, I’ll go in with you to tell them what’s going on.”

Monica looked like she’d rather get hit by a bus. “I know what they’re going to say, after they kill me. I can’t face them; I can’t. This will tear them up, they’ll be angry …”

Shiloh sat in silence and let Monica have her moment. When she was calmer, Shiloh still waited. And finally, Monica slumped her shoulders and relented. “Call them.” She whispered her surrender, but Shiloh could tell she knew it was inevitable.

Instead of calling, Shiloh texted Claude to ask if he and Eleanor were there, because she and Monica needed to have an important talk with them. He responded seconds later and told her they would be waiting for her and Monica to return.

Shiloh squeezed Monica in a tight hug, as if doing so would transfer strength from her heart to the girl’s. Ten minutes later, they both had moved to the front seats of the van, and were riding in silence to Monica’s home. The radio was turned down, and although she wasn’t certain, Shiloh had a pretty good idea of what Monica had on her mind.

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