Cosmic Vending Machine
God: Before human time began, I spoke the world
into existence. I know every star in the
heavens. I know every soul that has and
will ever be. Many call My name, but do
not know Me. People come to Me, seeking
trifles or imitations, but do not seek what is of true worth, all I have to
offer, all that I AM. And in the end,
I am reduced to this… (sitting down).
Emily: (talking to Lydia, Mercy, Graciella, Jaedon,
Max) Wow! Really?
Lydia: Yeah! You
should have seen the look on her face. I
thought she was going to cry.
Mercy: Oh, that’s too bad.
Graciella: Well, I thought it was hilarious. Chocolate frosting all over the place. Her birthday cake was totally destroyed. Fortunately all was not lost. I did get a piece before it happened. It was fabulous!
Jaedon:
Yeah, you actually got your cake on a plate!
I got a piece off the window with my napkin.
Graciella: Oooh, that’s gross!
Jaedon: I couldn’t help myself, it was double fudge
chocolate! I just plopped it into my
bowl of ice cream, and I was good to go. (Graciella
looking disgusted)
Max: Wow, sounds like a fun party! I wonder why I wasn’t invited.
Lydia: You mean, you don’t know?
Max: What?
Lydia: Hmmm, let’ see. Who was the one shouting out “Helmet head!”
at her last week?
Max: I couldn’t help it. Did you see her hair? How does hair stick up like that anyway?? (trying to pull his hair up in different
directions). Girls are just plain…
weird!
Graciella: Whatever!
Lydia: (speaking to Max) Well,
she was kinda hurt. Anyway, we gotta
go! See you tomorrow! (Lydia, Graciella, Jaedon, and Max leave)
Emily and
Mercy: Bye!
Mercy: Can you believe all this snow!
Emily: I know.
Mom says she doesn’t remember it being this bad since like 1950. Didn’t they use a horse and buggy back
then???
Mercy: (nodding
her head) Yeah, I’m pretty sure they did.
Emily: I told Mom I want to have a horse. So, I’m starting to save my money. I would name her _______. My Mom
says it’s expensive, but how bad could it be?
We just need some fence and the hay and food, and I think some shots. (starting to walk away)
Mercy: And the horse!
Emily: (laughing) Oh yeah, that’s a good
idea. Well, see you on Sunday.
Mercy: Ok, see you later.(sitting next to God) Hi
God!
God: Hi Mercy..
Mercy: (interrupting) Wow, it’s been a crazy
day! My piano lesson was cancelled
because of the roads. Who knew it would
snow in April??
God: Well, I do know a little about the weather…
Mercy: …and my
boots are getting too small for me. My
Mom says I should give them to Asha, but I don’t really want to give them away. I suppose I should, huh.
God: Yes, giving to others…
Mercy: It’s just that I always give things, and nobody
gives ME anything. It’s just not
fair. Why can’t I get more stuff?
God: Well, do you know how much I have given…?
Mercy: (starts
smiling) That was so funny to see that mess at the party! It was everywhere. (thinking
of idea, gets excited) I think Pastor Rich was taking a video. I should call him and see if he will bring it
on Sunday. That would be awesome! (standing up, quickly walking away).
God: (smiling
and shaking his head)
(Darren comes in playing guitar, Trent on keyboard, David and Adam play guitar and drums. They have sunglasses, odd hairstyles, and
Darren has a helmet).
Darren: (pretending to enjoy the great music)
That’s what I’m talkin’ about (then
kneeling while guitar playing, turns to Adam), Hit me bro’.
(Adam plays drums on Darren’s helmet)
Darren: (Standing up) I can’t believe it! We actually get to go on tour with all these
other no-name bands and just rock out.
It will be epic!
Trent: Yeah, I know of (counting the fingers on his hands and counting his toes, then hold up
6 fingers) 8 people who will come…just to see us!
Darren,
David and Adam: Really, you think
so! SWEEEEEET!
Trent: Yeah, it’s awesome! I can’t wait. So you guys gonna come to my
house tomorrow for practice?
David and
Adam: Sure. Did you want us to bring our instruments??
Trent: Uh, that would be a good idea! (Trent, David, Adam walk offstage)
Darren:
(sits down next to God) Hi God.
It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you. Things are really awesome right now. I am in this great band. Maybe You’ve heard of us? The Sagacious Dudes?
God: Yes, I …
Darren: Cool huh?
Sagacious Dudes! That means like
we are wise and stuff like that. Well
things are really picking up. We get to
do this rock show! Maybe some producer
will see how great we are… Then we could become so famous and important, you
know what I mean?
God: Well, you are important…
Darren: I can’t wait to make it BIG and then maybe
they would even sell my broken guitar strings, and make me some serious
money. So… could you help me out? Maybe you could help me play the Bflat
chord? They say it’s better if I know
all my chords.
God: Yes, music is….
Darren: Or maybe you could follow me on Facebook… or
better yet, stalk me on Twitter! Yeah
that could help…
God: God doesn’t Twitter.
(Faith walks in with volleyball,
paces, then sits down next to God.)
Faith: Hey God!
I really need your help right now.
God: Ok, I..
Faith: You know how much I love volleyball. We have a chance of winning the tournament
this weekend, and everyone is depending on me.
Do you know what is like for everyone to depend on you?
God: Well yes I…
Faith: So much pressure!! I feel like I wasn’t made to do this all by myself,
You know what I mean?
God: Yes, life was not…
Faith: So, could
you help me get ready for the big day? Then,
maybe we could win the games! You are
able to help us, right?
God: Yes, I am…
(Faith looks up and sees Kailey,
Kiara, Lucy, and Brianna coming.)
Kailey: Hey Faith, we’re heading to the court for an
extra practice. You want to join us???
Faith: Sure!
Kiara: My sister really needs to work on her
serves. It might be good if they
actually get over the net this time.
Kailey: Oh yeah?
Just wait, my serves will blow everyone away. Aim and fire (pretending to do an amazing serve)!
Kiara: Yeah, I can see it now. The other teams will just melt in fear! (shaking her head in disbelief)
Lucy: Don’t we also want to work on our cheer?
Brianna: (as they begin walking away) Oh, I have
a great idea for that!
Faith: (calling back to the girls) Hey wait
up! I’ll join you! (while getting up, says to God) Well, I have to get going,
God. Talk to you later.
God: I hope so.
There is so much more to life than sports.
(Kaitlyn and Bethany enter)
Kaitlyn: Anyway,
now I officially have 400 friends which is really cool. But I’m a little frustrated because Abby says
she won’t be my friend. I think it’s
because I borrowed her tshirt the other day and accidentally stained it.
Bethany: What did you do, spill food on it?
Kaitlyn: No
I really STAINED it. My Dad asked me to
help him stain a shelf. Well, some of
it spilled on Abby’s shirt. Personally, I
think the Plum Mahogany goes well with the Fuchsia.
Bethany: Well, I’m going to check Facebook. Mariana was going to post some pictures of
her new dress. I think it’s coral.
Kaitlyn: Oh, I like coral! That’s like my 4th
favorite color! (Walking away) Maybe she’ll let me borrow that too..
Bethany: (comes
by, see God, is surprised and excited) Oh, Hi God!! How are you?
I am AMAAZING! You’ll never guess
all that’s happened to me today!
God: Well
yes, I know…
Bethany:
Well first, I got my English test back, and I couldn’t believe it! I got a D!
I mean, I know I didn’t study for it…but when I didn’t know the answers,
I asked you for help! That’s how it’s
supposed to work, right?
God: Not really..
Bethany: Of course it is, yeah! I think so too. (looking
up) Wow, look at those lights up
there! They are so shiny… Well,
anyway. You’ll never guess what happened
today. I saw there is a new kid on the
basketball team. His name is Sam, and HE
IS SOOOOOOOOOO CUUUUUUUTE!! I
mean, You really did a good job when you made him! …(looking shocked at her hand!) OH NO! I chipped a nail!! (looking
disgusted, holding her hand up and turning it so the audience can also see.) I’ve
got to fix that right away! My favorite
color too, Periwinkle Delight. (looking upward again, eyes wide open in awe
) Ooh, the stars are so pretty
tonight. (She stands up and starts walking away, smiling, transfixed by the sky) Kinda sparkly…..
God: (looking up as well, nodding His approval at
His creation). Yes… I made them to sparkle...
God: You can come to me anytime.
Jacob: Well, I am having a hard time keeping up with
my homework, and it’s more than I can handle.
God: I am here for you. I will never leave you.
Jacob: It’s just too much. I have my studies, and my car is almost out
of gas and I don’t…
God: Shhh…
Jacob: I am tired of all the problems…
God: Shhhhhhh….
Jacob: It’s just that
God: Shhhh…
Jacob: (listening, thinking) Excuse me,
God. Are you SSHHHHHing me??
God: I never intended for it to be this way. People are running all over, distracted, not
focused on the things that are most important. Not focused on Me. This
is not my plan for you.
Jacob: Help me to understand.
God: I love you.
I want you to understand the riches and wonders you have in Me. You know that I sent my Son Jesus to
earth. He gave Himself as ransom for
your sins and to offer eternal life. You
asked for forgiveness and you know you have a relationship with Me. This means that you can come to Me. I offer sight to the blind, rest to the
weary, and strength to the weak. I offer
peace that surpasses all understanding.
I offer hope to a broken world.
Let Me show you all that I Am for you.
When You seek Me, You will find
Me, and you will discover what you were made for.
Jacob: God… You know it is just You and me
here. I think what I really need right
now is to take this time to worship You.
God: You are
beginning to understand what life is really about.
Jacob: (sets
down books. Folds his hands and closes
eyes to pray. If cross is available, he kneels at the cross.) God, You are so
good. Sometimes I get consumed by the
things of this world, and I lose track of what is really important… Who is
really important…You. You love me completely and give so much more
than I ever really need. You bring rest
and peace. You give strength when I am
weak. You give me hope that I could
never find elsewhere. I am sorry that I
have forgotten You. I have turned to
things that do not matter. I need to simply
give everything to You… I was made to
worship You and give praise to YOU. Help
me to live in a way that will give YOU the glory. In Jesus’ Name, I pray.
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