Prayer: God of all goodness and patience we thank you for all you have given us. Please forgive us for those times when we have not been patient. In our times of grumbling help us see your purpose. May we be compassionate and merciful to all. AMEN
Reading: James 5: 7-10 (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: Patience is not one of my strong suits. In fact, I would say that I am not a patient person at all. I struggle with things not getting done when I think they need to get done by. I also struggle with people not doing what I ask of them in a timely fashion. I have been known to grumble and complain when things do not happen in my time frame. I have been getting better, but I still need a lot of help with patience. These verses help me remember to be merciful and compassionate. These verses show me how much more of a blessing it is when we all live together without judgement. Trusting that all is in the Lord’s hands is helpful when it comes to being patient. I still need practice with patience, but when I lift things up in pray to God it can help. --Charlene Rineer
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