When he got home, Micheal arrived at the same time. "Hey man,why did you wanna meet your boss let you get off early?"
"I'm suspended from work for one month since my sweat was found on the evidence. I practically ruined the case,"said Ryan avoiding his gaze.
"Ryan,it's not your fault. Yesterday was ninety degrees out. You don't get paid do you,"asked Micheal sitting down on the couch.
"Nope,and I"m already having financial problems. I guess I'll have to live in the olden times,"said Ryan opening some windows.
"Do you remember,you serve a God who is faithful. Even though you're not working,still pay what you were when you were working,and you will get through this."
"This is a lot of things to go through now. I don't know why suddenly I'm having issues.I mean,I knew I would have them,I just didn't know that it would be so soon."
"Well,the devil knows your serious about this relationship with God since you've been reading and quoting scripture to people at work and your life is changing. So,he's trying to make you wanna give up and go back to your old life. Here's this,"said Micheal handing him a gift card.
Ryan looked at it and then looked at him. "What's this for?" Micheal just chuckled a little.
"It's a two hundred dollar gift card to the Vineyard. Don't start freaking out,it's not wine. It's a Bible bookstore. They have books,music,magazines,posters,clothing,ect. Help you in your walk with Christ. Also,I got this for you. It's the Love Dare. It's from the movie Fireproof. I know it's more of a romance for your spouse,but I just feel like the Lord is saying to use this on your colleges,"said Micheal handing Ryan the book.
"I don't work there for a month,how am I supposed to do this?"
"You can still pray for them. Ask God for wisdom in everything you do. Ryan,also,remember,it's gotta get worse before it gets better."
They just sat there in silence till Ryan spoke up. "Micheal,will you pray for me?"
Micheal's response was him putting his hand on Ryan's shoulder. "Lord,You see Ryan's heart. You know his desires. Move in this situation. Make him more desperate for You. Help him keep his faith alive there with him feel Your Presence him the courage and peace that passes all ."
They talked for a little while longer. "I gotta get back to work,see ya Wednesday,"said Micheal heading for the door.
Well,I guess I could read and pray more since I have more free time. But first,I think I'm gonna go check out this Vineyard he thought. He grabbed his keys and left for the Vineyard.
