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Why I am ignoring a voice to follow the Mighty Prophet

kina Betty Kyallo.

At this point I ask myself if I can follow the prophet of the Lord. "But nina shida ya mgongo kuuma"(ok let me say the truth, I am just lazy) and can't sweep the streets of Nakuru town as we prepare for the arrival of the prophet" I answer. "If you hear my voice, don’t be stone hearted. Obey my calling" I hear the voice again. “But we have water shortage in Nakuru, where will I get gallons of water for washing the streets so that the prophet can cruise in his expensive car?" I don't hear the voice again. "Tell me Jacky, why didn't we have take-away popcorns after our gossipers meeting at Pretty's house?" I ask Jacky. "Foolish! Have you even been listening to a word I said?" Jacky slaps me on my back. "What were you saying? “I ask rubbing my back which is hurting like hell. "You were even responding with mmmhs! And eeeh!" She stands and wears her slippers. Her toe nails as I recall are no longer done at the estate salon but at Ashley's. "Let me go, aki you are a bore" Just as Jacky was standing to leave, I see my crush emerge from the neighboring plot.

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