Prayer: God, give me the eyes to see how I can serve others on a daily basis, no matter how small the act may appear. Amen.
Reading: Matthew 5: 1-16 (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: After reading the beatitudes, we can each probably relate to one of these situations ourselves or know someone who went through one of these situations. Jesus reminds us that we will get through these hardships. And how we get through them is through love and support from those around us. In verses 15-16 it says, “no one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and glorify your Creator in heaven.” We as Christians are called to share our light with others, to spread love and kindness to all and be there for our friends during hard times so they may see God being glorified through us. That last verse is read often at baptisms and represents that as children of God we serve others during our whole lifetime. How do the beatitudes make you feel after reading them? How do you serve others in big ways and small gestures? --Marie Barnard
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