Prayer: Listen to us, Lord, as we call upon you. Hear our cries, our pleas, and our thanksgiving. Amen.
Reading: I Kings 3: 5-12 (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: In the past few months, my son has become comfortable praying out loud. Each night as we lay down for bed, he says his prayers. He even is willing to say grace at big family gatherings. Often, his prayers are just a rundown of his day. “Thank you, God, for letting me ride my bike. I pray that I can go ride bike tomorrow. And help me remember to do my language app on my iPad.” He has a conversation with one that he feels can help him. Sometimes his prayers are deeper. “I pray that this virus will stop, and you will help those with it get better. Help it stop not just here but all around the world.” There is a genuine innocence to his talking to God. Sometimes, I marvel at his words. God knows what we need. Do not worry about how you say it. Just turn to God and pray! --Chad Hershberger
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