(2 ANGELS in background, side by side, 1 agonizing WOMAN in foreground, seated in chair)
ANGEL #1:
This is the moment, my friend, the critical moment in the life of my dear charge.
ANGEL #2:
I arrived as quickly as possible -- we can thank the Lord that many children of God are praying for her, and I was sent to aid you. Has she made progress?
ANGEL #1:
On the contrary, she has fallen back. This is the defining dark moment of her life.
ANGEL #2:
Today? Right now? Surely it was weeks ago when she lost her job -- just after she learned she was two months pregnant!
(Holy Spirit -- person, man or woman, wearing robe and shawl -- enters and begins to comfort and contend with WOMAN)
ANGEL #1:
That was a truly dark day for this woman. But yesterday she visited the doctor and learned the child growing within her is not perfectly formed. She has been advised to end the pregnancy.
ANGEL #2:
Horrible! She will not harm her child, surely!
ANGEL #1:
On top of this, her husband deserted her. She is all alone with her decisions, and with the terrible wounds of her life.
ANGEL #2:
Poor woman. Thank God her Prayer Partners are busy interceding for her! Even now! But come, my friend, your charge needs our comfort!
ANGEL #1:
(holding Angel #2 back) No, not yet. In the next few moments we shall either be comforting her, and mourning her -- because she is considering even darker choices -- or, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we shall be celebrating for her.
WOMAN:
(depressed, sorrowful, on the point of tears) God? Are you up there? Do you know what's happening in my life?
(HOLY SPIRIT struggles with WOMAN -- her refusal pushes HOLY SPIRIT back)
ANGEL #2:
She is a very strong woman, isn't she?
ANGEL #1:
Yes, I fear she has always desired to accomplish everything on her own, her own way, without anyone's help.
WOMAN:
Haven't I been strong, God? Haven't I worked hard, all my life, harder than anybody? Haven't I done everything I'm supposed to do? God? I only seem to fail!
ANGEL #2:
I know her type, this strong charge of yours. She doesn't want welfare, or a free ride. She would rather work two jobs and wear herself down to the bone before she ever asks for help. Sometimes, sadly, the strongest are the toughest cases.
ACCUSER #1:
(sneaking up) There's no hope left for you, loser. Only one way out. Only one way out. ONLY ONE WAY OUT.
WOMAN:
Is this where it ends, God? Is it true? Do I only have one way out of all this mess? (covering face with hands) Is this my reward for you, God? Is this the answer to my prayers? What's left for me to do? I only have one way out, God, I only have one way out!
(HOLY SPIRIT, grieved, embraces the woman, whispering to her)
ANGEL #2:
Let's help her, friend! She is under attack by the enemy! She's thinking of ending the precious life our Father has given her!
ANGEL #1:
(restraining) Not yet . . .not yet. See, how the Holy Spirit contends with my charge. See how He embraces the poor woman. A moment. A moment, friend...
ANGEL #2:
But we MUST do something!
ANGEL #1:
(moving to stand guard about the WOMAN) Vigilance, then! Come! We must thwart the enemy, and block him!
(two more ACCUSERS move in to taunt and attack WOMAN)
ANGEL #2:
His agents are here . . . and there -- and there! Attacking! Keep them back, friend, KEEP THEM BACK!
ACCUSER #1:
That's right, bimbo! There's no hope for you. You? You are WORTHLESS! God is punishing you! Did you think you were special? Did you think that God loved you?
ACCUSER #2:
Punishing you! That's right, God is punishing you! Work like an animal, that's all you're good for. God doesn't appreciate your reeking sweat, you stinking APE! Sinner! Sinner! God HATES sinners! So He sure must HATE YOU!
(the HOLY SPIRIT covers WOMAN's ears, and rocks her, the woman is overwhelmed with grief, hitting rock bottom)
ANGEL #1:
You are beloved my charge. Even now people who love you are praying for you. Your accuser is a liar! A powerless liar at that! He is powerless unless you listen to him -- he is powerless unless you GIVE him the power.
ANGEL #3:
(arriving) The Father sent me. You three step back from her. STEP BACK NOW!
(ACCUSERs #1 & #2 move back, but don't give up, ACCUSER #3 moves in)
ACCUSER #3:
(moving in, but keeping clear of ANGELS) You are ours! Low-life. You said it yourself! THIS is God's reward to you! THIS is your only way out. LOSER!
WOMAN:
(pushing the HOLY SPIRIT away) It's so heavy. Sooooo heavy. (ACCUSERs gain power, move in closer, jabber away at her: "STUPID!" "SINNER!" "GOD HATES YOU!" keeping their voices low, chanting so that WOMAN can be heard) Oh! It's so heavy, this depression. I can hardly move. Maybe I'll never move again. It's getting so dark. What's going on? Why does it feel so heavy?
(ACCUSERs erupt into evil laughter)
ACCUSER #3:
Heavy? Yes! Because you are a wimp! A weakling, blubbering baby! Nothing for you!
ANGEL #3:
Keep your distance. BACK AWAY. She's not alone. You know that. Move back.
ACCUSER #1:
Nothing for you! Your husband left you! And your baby, if it survives, what kind of life will it have? Worthless!
ACCUSER #2:
Worthless! What do you have, slime girl? Nothing! A job? Someone got FIRED! What hope do you have?
ACCUSER #1 & #3:
(taunting) Only one way out for you! Only one way out for you! Only one way out for you! No other choices! ONE WAY OUT...
WOMAN:
Only one way out! Oh God! Is that true? Have you taken away all my choices? Is THAT your message to me? Only . . .one . . .way . . .out...
(HOLY SPIRIT returns and hugs WOMAN, whispers in her ear)
(ANGELs #1 & #2 move in closer, ministering)
ACCUSER #1:
OH GREAT! Now what's going on!
ANGEL #1:
The Prayer Partners! They are interceding, this very moment! Looks like it's OVER for you three.
ACCUSER #2:
No! This isn't fair! She is ours! LOOK AT HER! She's already given up!
WOMAN:
(shaking head, seemingly coming awake) Heavenly Father? Are you helping me? Please give me strength to survive!
ANGEL #3:
Her heaviness is lifting, praise God! They are praying, her Prayer Partners, and their prayers are working! (grabs Accuser #3 and escorts off stage)
ACCUSER #3:
Ahhhh great! Next time, you loser! We'll get you next time! (disappears)
WOMAN:
(smiling) Thank you for this peace, Heavenly Father -- thank you for this joy...
ANGEL #2:
Praise God! The enemy is bound! (seizes Accuser #2 and escorts away)
ACCUSER #2:
You got lucky this time, babe! Maybe when you give up there won't be anybody praying for you next time, wimp! I'll see you then! (disappears)
WOMAN:
Thank you for this peace, Heavenly Father, thank you for this joy...
(HOLY SPIRIT strokes her hair and continues to comfort WOMAN)
ACCUSER #1:
What a cheat! You people still make me sick!
ANGEL #1:
They are still praying for her. They are still interceding.
ACCUSER #1:
(swaggering away) Yeah, I know. I'm going. But I'll be back. She's weak. Hasta la vista, Baby!
WOMAN:
I love You, Heavenly Father. I need you. And I want you, my Lord, Jesus! I welcome You into my heart. I need You, Holy Spirit, please fill me! Live inside me. Lead me into truth, and deliver me...
HOLY SPIRIT:
I bandage you, dear broken-hearted. I free you from prison. I turn your heavy depression . . .into PRAISE!
(enter PRAYER PARTNERS #1-#3)
ANGEL #1:
Praise our Heavenly Father! The cavalry is here! Here comes her Prayer Partners.
PRAYER PARTNER #1:
Sherry! We've been worried about you. We heard on the Prayer Net about your husband, and about the baby. We felt we should come over and see you...
PRAYER PARTNER #2:
Things are tough on you now, aren't they, Sweety? What with your job and everything -- but we're here for you, you know. And God is here for you.
PRAYER PARTNER #3:
We've been praying for you, and we felt that you were under a strong attack by the enemy.
WOMAN:
(reluctant to speak) Well . . .yeah . . .it sure is rough right now, and I'm really . . .not . . .sure I can speak about . . .this is just so, WEIRD...
HOLY SPIRIT:
(to PRAYER PARTNERS) Comfort her! She needs all of you. Assure her of your leading.
PRAYER PARTNER #2:
Well, you know, it IS kind of weird, you know, in the ordinary, natural, everyday, common, mundane...
PRAYER PARTNER #1:
What she's trying to say is that when you believe in God, in the incredible power of prayer, and the ministry of angels...
HOLY SPIRIT:
I am always with you. I will never leave you. I comfort you, and I lead you.
PRAYER PARTNER #3:
...and ESPECIALLY the constant and faithful presence of the Holy Spirit! As we were praying, all of us felt the strong leading to come visit you...
HOLY SPIRIT:
Isaiah 61:1-3.
PRAYER PARTNER #2:
And a powerful verse came to my mind!
PRAYER PARTNER #1:
-- I bet I know it! As I was studying my Bible this morning I had to keep reading Isaiah, Chapter --
PRAYER PARTNER #3:
-- Chapter 61! That's amazing!
PRAYER PARTNER #2:
Yes! Yes! That's it! Verses 1 through 3! (opens the Bible to appropriate verses and hands to WOMAN)
PRAYER PARTNER #1:
Isn't that incredible? And I don't think it's a coincidence!
WOMAN:
(reads Isaiah 61:1-3) Wow. This is EXACTLY what I need . . .God's healing. The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness! This is a miracle!
HOLY SPIRIT:
Take this special time, and pray, children. Pray.
WOMAN:
Do you think we can have some special prayer -- I mean, like, right now?
PRAYER PARTNER #3:
Absolutely! And let's remember to pray the Word, claiming Isaiah 61, 1 through 3.
(they join hands, bow heads, and pray -- the Holy Spirit embraces them all)
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