BRENT RESOLUTION

Relieved that he didn't mention Jessy, he hurriedly said, "Good, I will sweep while my friend mops, just put the detergent into the bucket, before you return and all is gone."

Rosanna was so dejected she wanted to turn and run, yet she thought, 'If I do that, I will be throwing away the opportunity and bringing my own destruction and demised concerning my own plan.

Refuting him without much consideration, "Is this a joke to you?" 

Ignoring her remarks he just took the broom and went about doing the chores as requested.

As Brent cleaned quietly he felt a breath of fresh air flow over him, and the tiredness that had overwhelmed his body earlier had vanished, and a joy replaced and engulfed his heart.

Smilingly Brent completed the sweeping inside the church, ignoring Rosanna's grumbling. When the thought struck his heart, "Is this the reason why Jessy comes and helps clean the church after a tedious and gruesome week?'

It was only then Brent considered why she never complained and always looked so refreshed and energetic. 'She labours for the Lord and He rejuvenates her so that though matter how stressful and tedious the week may be, the Lord gives her peace and strength to endure and push forward.'

Feeling rejuvinated himself he assisted with the cleaning on the outside then he left.

Glancing at Rosanna he felt pity for her seeing how worn out she looked. Giving her his meal Brent smiled as she gubble it up like a hungry dog. It didn't take Brent long after she finished eating to drop her at her home. Being invited to have a coffee he rejected outright and left.

The sky was still clear when he got something to eat and drove to his home. He was relieved to hear Jeffery saying that his parents went on a dinner engagement.

With a good night's rest, Brent decided to make a new commitment and surrender his life to God.

Walking down the stairs, his dad asks, "Junior, are you going somewhere so early, Son?"

Brent was anxious to go to church after making his new resolution, something that never really happened before this day. It always felt like a burden when Mom and Dad insisted that he attend church with them.

Responding with gladness of heart, "Yes Dad, I am going to church, aren't you and Mom going also?"

Brent Senior admired his son's face seeing a glow that was never there, 'In all the years Junior has been attending church with Florence and himself, this is the first time he announced he was going to church without us having to push him.

He wants desperately to know what has brought on that glow and also to join him. "Not this morning Son, we have a luncheon to attend, and will be out for the entire day."

Brent wasn't aware of their plans so he said, "Well you two enjoy yourselves."

When his dad asks, "Do you have anything planned for today?"

Brent considered the question before he replied, "I don't make plans Dad, you see every time I make a plan something just happens to foul it up, so I stop planning my day, I allow things to flow as the day progresses."

Brent Senior notice Rosanna walk through the door as Jeffery follows behind, "Are you taking Rosanna with you Junior?"

 Unaware that Rosanna is visiting he asks, "Why do you ask Dad?"

Hearing Rosanna's irritated voice right behind him he became angry, "Good morning Mr. Larson, hi darling I see you are all ready for church?"

Turning around to look at her gritting his teeth he responded, "Yes, I am, but where are you off to so early?"

Noticing the broad smile plastered on her face, "I am going with you, didn't the Janitor give us both an invitation?"

Having no choice, acknowledging what she said is true, "Yes, he did so we better hurry along quickly before we get late."

Brent could hear how happy she sounded when she responded gleefully to his dad, "See you later Mr. Larson."

Smiling when he heard his dad say, "Sorry dear, but we won't be home when you return from church."

In that same happy tone, she responded, "Then I will have Brent all by myself."

Brent didn't hesitate to correct her, "No, my dear after church, I have some work to do on my new project?"

Brent noticed how corquish she was behaving as she responded, "Isn't that wonderful news darling, then I will join you, so we can plan the project together."