Prayer: Dear God, thank you for friends who are encouraging. Help me build others up instead of tearing them down. Help me support those I love and help me let them know I care. In Jesus name, Amen.
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: Paul told the people of Thessalonica that they needed to encourage one another. They needed to build each other up instead of tearing each other down. That would help them to grow as a Christian community. That would make them stronger since they knew others were helping them along the way. That is true for any community. That is one reason that a lot of people pick a church. They feel encouraged and accepted. Any community of people is stronger if they encourage each other and have each other’s backs. It is a lot easier to be in a community where you are encouraged and not discouraged. Hopefully, we take the time to encourage those around us. It just lets people know that you care and that you are supporting them. I know I will try to be more encouraging and let people know that I appreciate what they are doing for me and others. Maybe take a little time today to write a note or two of thanks or encouragement. --Charlene Rineer
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