I made a new friend named Clarence. I don’t even know his last name, but hey, we’re friends, right? Haha! Anyway, that’s not the point of the story.
Let me share this funny and interesting tale Clarence told me about his high school days. There’s a message at the end, but let’s enjoy the story first.
So, Clarence is the son of a great clergyman in this nation. In school, he tried super hard to be a goody-two-shoes and follow all the rules. Being a pastor’s kid isn’t as easy as it seems, you know? Ask any PK (that’s Pastor’s Kid for you!). Clarence was a favorite of his dad, and he never wanted to let him down.
Life has its twists, though. Clarence ended up making friends from different walks of life. He got mixed up with buddies who convinced him to jump over the school walls and go to a night club. Imagine, this good boy turned into a rule-breaker, jumping over walls just to escape the so-called “cage” of school. Ah, the silly things we do when we’re young!
After a wild night, our night-crawlers, or should I say climbers, tried to sneak back into school but got caught by the authorities. Picture this: caught red-handed on the climb back over the school walls. Cue the regret!
What’s the punishment, you ask? Go home, get your parents, and brace for the storm of consequences.
But here’s where it gets hilarious. Clarence, in his his infinite teenage wisdom, hatches a plan and decides to go to the taxi park (you know, where the public transport cars are) and randomly pick a guy to act as his dad. The reward? A cool 20,000 Ugandan Shillings. Back then, that was probably enough for a feast fit for a king.
So, Clarence finds this random guy, and they march into school like they own the place. The school authorities, feeling kind-hearted that day, forgave the gang since it was their first time messing up. But Clarence’s fake dad, oh boy, he had other plans. Out of the blue, he suggested publicly flogging his “son” in front of the whole school assembly. Talk about a plot twist!
The fake dad grabs the spotlight and gives Clarence a theatrical beating, who’s now regretting his life choices😂😂. The school authorities, jaws on the floor, witness this bizarre performance. When it’s all said and done, the fake dad vanishes into thin air, leaving Clarence battered and bruised, in dire need of a hospital visit.
Guess who they had to call for the real rescue mission? Yep, you got it – Clarence’s actual dad
When the real father arrives, everyone is shocked. The lie is exposed in broad daylight! But instead of scolding, the real dad looks at Clarence with love and sadness, understanding that his son messed up but he is also in so much pain and would never treated him that way irrespective of whatever wrong he had done.
He neither rebuked nor challenged him but rather looked at him with eyes of love and mercy and took his son home for medical treatment that needed almost a fortnight for him to recover before he returned to school.
True story btw…and his last name is Warom😎
The story teaches many lessons, but let’s keep it simple: “A Father’s Love, The Enemy’s Reward.”
In this context, GOD is the loving father always ready to love you and not condemn you for your past but rather heal your wounds, care for you, treat you as his beloved son or daughter, No judgment, just love and mercy.
On the flip side, the devil, the father of all lies, is the FAKE FATHER, ready to shame, wound and afflict you. Ready to guilt trip you into wrong decisions and later bring you down.
So, which father are you calling? In life crisis, which father will you seek?
The real one is waiting with open arms.
If you want to chat more about the Father’s call, shoot me an email at graciessalie@gmail.com.
God bless you.
Until next time, keep growing and glowing!✨✨
The HR Shepherd 