TRAVIS: Lord? ….Lord, you there?
GOD: Yep…here ..there…everywhere…
TRAVIS: So how come…How come you seem so much closer when I’m out here? I mean, I know you’re everywhere, but…
GOD: Yeah. I’m bigger than Wal-Mart.
TRAVIS: (laughs) So why can I feel you so close when I’m at Performing Arts Camp?
GOD: Well, let’s see….it could be the music…
TRAVIS: Yeah…
GOD: It might be the prayers…
TRAVIS: Sounds right.
GOD: Or the campfires or the small groups or the pancakes…
TRAVIS: God is in the pancakes?
GOD: I’m a big God.
TRAVIS: Cool.
GOD: See _______ sitting there in the front row?
TRAVIS: Yeah.
GOD: Would you like to get to know him/her better?
TRAVIS: Sure.
GOD: Then take a step toward her/him.
TRAVIS: You mean …now?
GOD: Am I taking you away from something?
TRAVIS: No..no…I just didn’t know if…
GOD: Take a step closer to ________. (Travis takes a couple steps toward the person) Now take another step. (he does)
TRAVIS: I’m getting pretty close.
GOD: Yep. I hope you showered. Now take one more. (he does) Now take his/her hands. (he does) Feels pretty good, doesn’t it? (a beat) Okay…you can go back. ____________’s getting embarrassed and I’ve got some big plans for him/her this weekend. (Travis returns) So now tell me, Travis. Who moved?
TRAVIS: Huh?
GOD: Who moved?
TRAVIS: Uh…me. I moved to where __________ was sitting.
GOD: And __________ was there all the time.
TRAVIS: Yeah. He/she was just sitting there and I walked over and….(a beat..he gets it) I …uh…I think I’m getting it.
GOD: You’re a smart guy, Travis. You see, I’ve been with you since the day you were born…in fact, I’m never going to leave your side. I don't go anywhere….because I go everywhere. You’re the one who moves closer to me when you come to PAC. Remember your first time as a camper?
TRAVIS: Sure do. I think I was scared.
GOD: I know you were scared. You took a bunk right by the showers. Remember why?
TRAVIS: ‘Cause the light was on.
GOD: ‘Cause the light was on. Did the bunks move in the night?
TRAVIS: No.
GOD: Somebody move the floor or the ceiling?
TRAVIS: Nope. It’s just …you know…I could see everything better in the light.
GOD: Yeah. Yeah, you could.
TRAVIS: (a beat, then) I think I’m getting it. (a beat) It’s gonna be a great weekend, Lord. (a beat) Stay close, would you?
GOD: Nothing makes me happier. And Trav…. You do the same. I really miss you when forget I’m there.
TRAVIS: I don't blame you. (a long beat, smiles) This is great, Lord. Just being here with you. I’m really glad I came to camp. …and I’m glad you did, too.
GOD: I was the first one to sign up.
TRAVIS: Bigger than Wal-Mart?
GOD: Bigger than Wal-Mart. (Travis exits)
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