How Much Do You Love Me?© Delight In His Love – 2 Understanding that a true friend, especially God, loves you always.
Two women are sitting together, reading. Women could be any age, any costume. Only props would be a small book for each of them to be reading at the opening of the drama. Elaine is very interested in her book, while Claire can’t seem to concentrate on her reading. Claire
(Looking around, as if in deep thought.) Elaine, I . . .
Elaine
(Looking up from her book.) Yes, Claire?
Claire
Oh, (smiling) never mind.
Elaine
Okay. (Goes back to reading.)
Claire
(Obviously bothered.) Elaine, I really need . . .
Elaine
Yes, Claire?
Claire
Well, I was just wondering, . . . nothing. Sorry to have bothered you.
Elaine
Claire, is there something the matter?
Claire
Oh no! Everything is fine. Go back to your reading.
Elaine
(Suspicious.) Okay.
Women are quiet for a moment, then Claire suddenly blurts out Claire
Elaine – how much do you love me?
Elaine
(Slowly brings her eyes up from her book.) What?
Claire
How much do you love me? I know we’ve been friends for a long time, but do you really love me as much as a true friend should?
Elaine
What are you talking about? Of course I love you as a friend should! How can you ask that?
Claire
Well, I just wanted to make sure.
Elaine
Make sure? How many times have I told you I loved you? I tell you over and over that I love you. Shouldn’t that sink in sometime and make you realize that I really do love you?
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Claire
I suppose, but I guess I just forgot.
Elaine
You forgot? How could you forget? When your best friend tells you over and over that they love you, believe them! Why else would they say it?
Claire
I just didn’t think that my best friend would really mean it, that’s all.
Elaine
Wake up! Do you doubt God’s love for you?
Claire
God’s love? Well sometimes, I guess.
Elaine
How come?
Claire
Well, I don’t know. I just don’t think it seems possible that someone could love me that much – all the time – no matter the mood I’m in!
Elaine
It does seem amazing that God could love you even when you are in one of your moods, but He does! (Quietly to herself.) More than I could!
Claire
What was that? Sorry I missed what you said.
Elaine
Never mind, the important thing to remember is that when your best friend tells you that they love you, believe them. Especially when it’s your (points up) best friend.
(Both ladies smile and go back to their reading. Lights fade down and actors exit stage.)
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