A/N: Just a little blurp that came to me. It has Christian themes, so if that's not your thing, read no further. If it is, enjoy.
He eyes rolled up and down the building, and then up to the sky. He exhaled slowly, readying himself for the next move. He took the steps slowly, one at a time; all the while his eyes remained locked on the tall, flaming red doors at the top. In the back of his mind he knew, because his mother had once told him, that those doors were bright red as a symbol of safety, both physical and spiritual, but right now they looked a little daunting. Still, he knew that beyond those doors he would be protected. His hand shook a little as he clasped the doorknob. He hadn't been to church since his mother died, two years ago.
As soon as he stepped over the threshold, he felt immediately at peace as he looked around the sanctuary. The sun shone brilliantly through the intricate stained-glass windows depicting biblical scenes; it filled the space with a warm, colorful glow.
He walked down the aisle, keeping an eye on the altar adorned with a white cloth and two candlesticks, but otherwise bare. A large wooden cross was suspended behind the altar, a fitting place for such a simple, but powerful visual. Nearing the front he slid into one of the wooden pews and clasped his hands together. He took one more look at the cross and bowed his head in prayer. It had been two years since he had said the Lord's Prayer, but words came easily.
He gave thanks for the life he was living. It wasn't much, but he had some friends, a bed to sleep in, and a little food to put in his belly. He asked God's forgiveness for those sins he had committed, and he asked for the courage to move forward in life and in faith.
Making the sign of the cross, he rose and left the church. As he stepped back onto the busy New York street, his heart felt lighter and the weight on his shoulders seemed less.
And turning he looked back as those bright red doors closed and smiled. It was one thing in his life he knew he could count on; it would always be there, a place of spiritual comfort.