Christmas Musicals for Church
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36 OWL: And don't forget our own expectations. That if we do and say the right things, everything will go okay for us. Or that we'll never be hurt by others, or be disappointed. SCRAMBLES: Oh my … the mountain is bigger and scarier than I thought! BOOKWORM: Faith, maybe it will help to remember what the Bible says. There's only one expectation that really matters. OWL: I think this worm is onto something! FAITH: (thinking it through) Well, God knows me better than I know myself. He knows I'm not perfect, but a sinner. He knows that because Jesus has done everything I need to be saved from my sins. NUGGET: Wow, you must matter a lot to God! BOOKWORM: And what can you expect from Him? FAITH: That He'll never leave me or forsake me. (looking up) And even if I have a mountain to climb, He'll walk with me, and He'll keep making me more like Jesus. "The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him." 2 Chronicles 16:9. Wow … how did I know that? Never mind Bookworm, I think I know. (smiling) OWL: (leading them all to the side) Come over this way a bit. BUTTERCUP: Look! The mountain just got smaller. OWL: Or, maybe your perspective just changed a bit. SCRAMBLES: But it's still there. Still looks scary. FAITH: The mountain didn't go away, Scrambles. We shouldn't expect God to take all the obstacles out of our way. We'll have to work a bit, but I don't need to be afraid. God loves me, and walks beside me. BUTTERCUP: (music begins to "God Says") Well, let's get moving, then. I'm no spring chicken anymore! SONG: "GOD SAYS" (During this song, the travelers once again wind their way from stage left to stage right; and even go into the audience briefly. As the song ends, they are off stage.) For Preview Only