Divine Punishment

God does exist! I admit this with full humility. Not that i doubted his existence earlier, but yes, i required to be reminded of it time and time again. Today God gave me one hard push to remind me of His presence.

Today is Sunday. Being the day it was, i was supposed to go to church. Supposed. Meaning, I didn't go. It wasn't an easy decision to make. As I lay tossing and turning in my bed in the early hours of morning (between the hours of 7-8 AM of the new born day) I could sense a battle in my mind. The battle between my good and evil guardian angels. The battle was keenly fought, there was a lot of debate and heated arguments. It was about to get physical when I pulled the cord. I decided that I would not go today.

I went back to sleep. Woke up very refreshed at 9.45 AM. Felt great to be lying in bed this late on Sunday morning. At ten I went to the wash basin to brush my teeth. I turned the tap open. Water started pouring out. I was just about to wash my brush when, right before my eyes, the torrent of water dwindled to a trickle. The tap dried up right before my eyes, even as I stood watching in disbelief!! I tried the taps in the bathroom. Same result. I rushed downstairs ( i stay in a lodge) to look for the caretaker. Thaatha, for that's what we call him, wasn't there. he must have gone home for the weekend. Though he is a very old man, he too needs a day off doesnt he??

And here I was stranded without any water. And none of my 'daily rituals' had even been started, leave alone completed. I cursed myself for not waking up earlier. I heard a tiny voice from somewhere deep in my mind telling me 'I told you so......'. I heard another voice..this was a nasty triumphant sneer of a laugh, gloating in its twin victory!!If i ever get hold of my evil guardian angel, i will smash that twerp's head against the nearest wall that I find.

To make a long story short, I scrounged for water. I had to manually extract water from the tank on the ground floor, carry it up two long flights of steps to the 2nd storey of my building. I just had enough to meet my barest needs for the 'daily rituals'. The fact that there was atleast that much water in the tank was a conciliatory gesture of Divine Providence. If even that much wasnt available, I don't know what I would have done. Phew!

So here I am on a Sunday morning. I didn't go to church today. But I feel I have said all the prayers of thanks and repentance to last me this whole week.

Have a nice week ahead folks..And remember to say your prayers...

Cheerio