Safety. A Free Short Story

 

Safety: A Short Story

Jodie automatically moved into the shelter of a nearby doorway as gunshots exploded somewhere nearby. Most of the pedestrians just kept walking. Gunshots and violence were the norm.

Jodie squared her shoulders and walked on, praying in her heart as she did so. She spied her cousin, Tia at the crossing. The young woman looked nervous. Jodie caught up to her quickly. "Where're you're headed?"

"Oh, I don't know. I was planning to go to the market."

"Let's walk together."

After crossing the road, they passed several more doorways before Jodie pulled Tia through one of them.

"A church?"

Jodie smiled. "You want to feel safe, don't you?"

Tia arched her eyebrows. "It's just a building, Jodie."

Jodie grinned. "You're right. But Jesus can be your place of safety, Tia. Would you like to meet Him?"

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Dearest Reader,

Jesus can be your safe place too. Why not call on Him to save you today?

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