Daniel sits alone inside an empty church.
Daniel:
(crying)
Lord… what did I do wrong?
Daniel:
Why did everyone abandon me?
He kneels down.
Daniel:
I have nobody left…
Pastor Samuel enters quietly.
Pastor Samuel:
No, son… you still have God.
Daniel:
“Pastor… my life is finished.
Pastor Samuel:
(smiles gently)
“Joseph was betrayed too.”
Pastor Samuel:
“Jesus was denied too.”
Pastor Samuel:
“Pain is sometimes the road to purpose.”
Pastor opens Bible.
Pastor Samuel:
“Psalm 27:10…
‘When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.’”
Daniel begins to cry deeply.
Pastor Samuel:
“Do not allow bitterness destroy your destiny.