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Between You and Me

Album: 39: Friends, Family, and Countrymen

Episode: 503

Lesson/Theme: Putting God first

Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Characters: Bernard, Connie, Jason, Whit

Writer:

Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Original Air Date: January 11, 2003

Last Air Date: December 31, 2009

Description:
After Connie shows up unprepared for her Bible study once again, Whit tells her that he’s concerned about all the time she’s spending with Mitch. Connie assures Whit that it’s nothing to worry about. She and Mitch are enjoying the peaceful time in their relationship after the rocky period has ended. Connie misses another Bible study the next day to go out with Mitch again. This time, however, all is not well. Mitch seems distracted. Connie presses him for information and he finally tells her that Agent Bourland asked him to join the FBI…which would mean leaving Connie and moving to Virginia. Mitch assures her that he hasn’t made a decision yet. Connie is upset over Mitch’s big decision and seeks out Whit for a nice long talk. However, Whit seems to be avoiding her. He skips their breakfast at the dinner and avoids Connie at Whit’s End and when she tries to call him. Connie finally tracks down Whit at his house. He’s on the phone and Connie starts to cry. Whit hangs up the phone and hugs Connie. She says she’s feels like God abandoned heræhow could he allow Mitch to leave? Whit wonders if Connie might be the one who did the abandoning since she hasn’t talked to God about it. Connie realizes Whit was neglecting her on purpose to make a point. She decides to pray right away. Soon after, Connie and Mitch meet at Trickle Lake. They agree that they’ve gone too fast in their relationship and they need to slow down. Connie is still concerned about Mitch’s job, but says she’ll leave it in God’s hands.

Questions:
Whit was concerned that Connie wasn’t doing her personal devotions. Why is personal time with God so important? How do you spend time with God? Why did Connie feel like God abandoned her? How had Connie "abandoned" God? Connie got very upset about Mitch’s potential move. What would you have done if you were in her place. Read Psalm 29: 11 to find the source of peace. There are many things that can get in the way of our time with God. What are some things in your life that could distract you from your faith?