Thorny Lake 9 (Living waters)

Gospel songs were streaming my head as I sat under an oak tree late in the evening.

 A voice kept saying from within; set your path straight.

You can be fed with 'Life waters' or aren’t you tired of your thorny state?

 I’m, I replied to the voice.

 Houghton interrupted, "who are you talking too?"

"I’m having a conversation with myself" (Houghton Laughs) "Desperate time calls for desperate measures,right?

 Hey man, I’m going to bed or rather to the ground" 

We both laughed.

The fire had ruined our Foam.

More gospel songs kept streaming, it seemed as if group of singers had lost their way and decided to settle in my head.

The songs were melodious.

The voices; Alto, Tenor, Bass and soprano were well harmonised.

 I remember one;

" He holds the key to my life

   He holds the key to my life

   When sickness and sorrow seem to take my          soul away

    He holds the key to my life"

 I felt this inner peace and satisfaction. 

A soft breeze blew and kissed my face, I felt light and overwhelmed; a feeling i have not known for a long time. 

it looked like I was offloading a cargo; burdens of my life that had made me run in circles were gradually finding its way out. Other things happened, things I didn’t understand.

 At 11pm I went down on my knees; Father Help me! And help me again, I cried out. Father have mercy on me.

 I’ve gone from Good to Bad and now I’m worst, I’ve been through and round circles as many times since four years of my life. 

Lord, i want to break free!

 Make me alive in you and feed my Lake with Rivers of Joy and Peace and Streams of Healing and Deliverance.

 Take away the Thorns and fill me to the brim once again. 

" Amen!" That wasn’t me, it was Houghton. He had joined in prayers. 

I saw him in tears, i was surprised.

"I had troubles sleeping. Friend, i think God is calling me too"

Haa…I never felt such Joy before, I was overwhelmed with Joy and peace. 

We held our hands together; we confessed our sins and weaknesses.

"Lord we accept you into our lives as our lord and personal savior"

 "Amen"

   I've got joy like a river

  Joy like a river

  Joy like a river in my soul

  I've got joy like a river

 Joy like a river

 Joy like a river in my soul 

 The Audience sang along