Prayer: Shepherding Lord, lead us to still waters and restore our souls. May we have peace in our hearts that shows in our lives. Amen
Reading: Psalm 23 (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: Safe, comforting words…” He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul.” Still waters - lakes, ponds, pools and gently flowing rivers. Some water is not “still:” ocean waves, cascading mountain streams, turbulent waterfalls. A small lake is part of a Moravian church camp named Camp Hope. Just as there are different bodies of water, there are different types of people…those who are calm and quiet; those who are energetic and talkative; and others who are discontent and angry. Water is important for our survival. One of my favorite hymns is “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”. Take a few quiet moments and read or sing the words. They may help restore your soul! --Alice Yeakel
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