"Things Worth Fighting For" [Writer's contest 3]

I went to a friend's mother's burial ceremony some days back. We are no longer in talking terms, because according to him, I separated his family. I blamed him instead of his wife when they had issues and I was accused of taking sides with the wife. But if I am faced with similar situation with him, I would do the same thing because he is my friend. And I also expect him to do the same if I have such issue with my wife.

At the event, I met another friend that we had issues long time ago and you would not notice unless we tell you. We were both at the police station and church in our anger then. He still had my number even though I had lost his. We sat together and discussed till he left the event. He had to leave early because he was still going to his office. However, my friend whose event I attended did not acknowledge my presence. Yes, he looked admirable. He greeted, shook hands with and hugged everyone around me, while I just sat in the comfort of my expectation.

I had looked forward to this day because I knew the wife would be around. Yes, she was and she also looked gracious. It was when they announced that my friend should come out to dance with friends and well wishers, that I felt so close to my prayer being answered. I didn't go out with them. Instead, I went to the opposite side of the tent and waited for the moment. The musician sang a popular song while calling their names that both of them should dance. I felt like I was watching the movie, "You've Got Mail." Tears welled up my eyes as I prayed for it to happen. I had told GOD that they may be reconciled. I didn't want anything else in the world at that moment. But did it happen?

Some things are worth fighting and dying for. If you care about someone, no matter how bad the relationship is, seize every opportunity to reconcile with that person. Try to succeed in keeping your spouse more than anything else in the world. Who told you it can never be as it used to be or even better? My wife and I are completely opposite in almost everything and we do have our issues. But I have resolved to succeed more in my marriage than anything else.

I am sure she has made same decision. Be a friend to your partner because a friend loves at all times. Even when you have issues for longer than necessary, love will certainly bring you back. I pray not just for my friend's marriage restoration and rekindling of their love, but for everyone having similar issue. I want to shed tears of joy at seeing spouses come back together, because great societies are built on great families. Eph 3:14-15; 5:25-33; Prov 10:12;

I am Prince Osagie and this is my Book Of Acts

NAME:  Osayanoriòn Ugbo