Silent Between Us

[STYLE: Contemporary Christian gospel-pop ballad. Warm piano, soft acoustic guitar, subtle strings and gentle drums. TWO DISTINCT VOCALISTS: CHLOE = young female voice, emotional and sincere. GOD = deep warm male voice, calm and reassuring. Spoken dialogue at the beginning, clearly alternating between female Chloe and male God. Main song sung by Chloe. Very small gospel choir ONLY during final chorus.] [INTRO — SPOKEN] [CHLOE — FEMALE] God… it’s Chloe. I’ve got so much on my mind. I got offered a place at university to study Pharmacy. I should be excited, and I am… but I’m scared too. I haven’t even had my first day yet, and already I’m wondering if I’m ready for everything that’s coming. I also got a new job at McDonald’s, but I’m still waiting to find out when I start. And then there’s my fiancé. I miss him so much, but lately whenever we talk, we end up fighting. He gets angry, I get upset, and afterwards I just wish things were different. God, I don’t want us to keep hurting each other. I want to pray for his anger, but I don’t know what to say. [GOD — MALE] Chloe, you don’t have to figure out your whole future tonight. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Bring Me your fears. Bring Me your relationship. Pray for peace, wisdom and patience. You cannot control his heart, but you can give yours to Me. [CHLOE — FEMALE] So I just take it one step at a time? [GOD — MALE] Yes, Chloe. You don’t need to see the whole road. Just take the next step with Me. [MUSIC BEGINS] [VERSE 1 — CHLOE] I got the letter that changed everything, A place in Pharmacy, a brand-new dream. I haven’t even started, but I’m already afraid, Wondering what tomorrow’s going to bring my way. There’s a job waiting somewhere, A new beginning on the way, But I’m still waiting for the phone call To tell me my first day. And when the night gets quiet, That’s when I miss him most, So I close my eyes and whisper, “God, please stay close.” [CHORUS — CHLOE] Lead me one step at a time, When I can’t see what’s ahead. Give me peace for tomorrow, Quiet every fear in my head. I’m praying for the one I love, For the anger in his heart. Teach us how to speak with kindness When the distance pulls us apart. I don’t need every answer, I just need to know You’re near. I’ll trust You with my future, And I’ll give You all my fears. [VERSE 2 — CHLOE] I don’t know what university Will look like when I arrive, Who I’ll meet or who I’ll become, Or how my life will change with time. But maybe all this waiting Is preparing me somehow, For the future You have planned, Even if I can’t see it now. And I still miss my fiancé, Even after all the fights. I still hope that we can learn To make things right. Not by hiding what we’re feeling, Not by answering anger with anger, But by letting You teach us How to love each other better. [BRIDGE — CHLOE] So this is my prayer tonight: God, give him peace. Give me patience. Give us wisdom when we’re angry. Help us listen before we answer. Help us speak with kindness. And if we’re building a future, Let that future make room for You. [FINAL CHORUS — CHLOE + SMALL CHOIR] Lead me one step at a time, When I can’t see what’s ahead. Give me peace for tomorrow, Quiet every fear in my head. I’m praying for the one I love, For the anger in his heart. Teach us how to speak with kindness When the distance pulls us apart. [CHOIR — SOFT] Lead her, Lord… Guide her, Lord… [CHLOE] I don’t need every answer, I just need to know You’re near. I’ve got a future waiting, And I’m leaving You my fears. [CHOIR — SOFT] One step at a time… One step at a time… [OUTRO — SPOKEN] [CHLOE — FEMALE] God… I still don’t know how everything will work out. But I got the university place. I have a new job waiting for me. And even though I miss him, I’m going to pray instead of panic. I’ll take the next step. [GOD — MALE] That’s enough, Chloe. One step at a time. I’m with you.