promise?

"I'm sorry that I hurt you
I took for granted all you gave so freely to me
I prayed it's not too late
To save you from a broken heart
To promise you
I'll make a brand new start
Believe me when i say"

The test papers sat in a corner on the desk. Staring colding at the assessment books that lay close by. A small boy sat in his seat frowning like a irritated 50 year old man.
His test was next week and he knew nothing.

He didn't want to be punished again. If he prayed.. would it help? I mean God is a fair God. He could've jolly well given u the punishment you so very deserved. Or Maybe, if.. he took pity this time.

*You are all that I need
The only treasure I see
You're the air that helps me breathe
through the darkest night
When I fall down on my knees
I was blind but now I see
You are all that I need*

And desperately the boy prayed:" Dear God, if you help me do really well this time, I promise I'll do my QT EVERYday for the rest of my life."

The days went by, the results came out and the boy passed with flying colors.

"When no one far from perfect
Like a child that needs a guiding hand
Can you stay here with me
I finally understand
You've always been the missing part
Complete the jigsaw puzzle of my heart
Please hear me when i say"

One fine day, the boy realised.. to his utmost horror. He didn't do his QT.

And he told God. "I'm sorry I'lll make it up to you, by doing extra QT today."

"Please let me hear your voice again
Let me hear you say your love will never end
That whatever it takes you'll be there
When I say"
-"All that i Need" by Corrinne May

The boy grew into a teen, then a young adult. Thinking back, he realised...
That promises weren't made to be broken or to be taken lightly.