Prayer: Dear God, as we obey your commandments may we remember it is not just for our benefit but to be a blessing to others. Amen
Reading: Psalm 112: 1-10 (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: Such a positive Psalm! “Happy are those who fear the Lord’’ if you remember fear is not necessarily bad. Often it is a caution flag. Whoa! Slow down. Heed His commandments and you will not be moved. Respect the Lord. But the Psalm goes on further. Respect each other. Be generous and share your blessings. Conduct your affairs with justice. Keeping God's commandments benefits us, but the real point of keeping the law is to benefit our neighbor. When has someone else keeping God's law been a blessing to you? -- Alice Yeakel
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