Prayer: Lord of Joy, Even on my darkest days help me to remember the great things that you have done. Amen.
Reading: Psalm 126 (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: A dear friend of mine had a bad first marriage. She got out, but she admits that she was in a dark place for some time afterwards. Because of the divorce, she moved back in with her parents, and through them she met a wonderful man. He is kind, supportive, and an excellent match for her. They were married and were surprised and delighted to find themselves expecting. They now have a beautiful, healthy, baby girl. A Harvest of Joy. My friend says that as difficult as the journey was, she would go through it again, knowing how the story turns out. It's difficult to see, when we are sowing in tears, what joy will come. Sometimes on our darkest days, it’s hard to imagine that our mouths will ever be filled with laughter again. We must trust that the Lord has done and will continue to do great things for us. When, in your life, has a difficult time or a setback ultimately led to happiness? A harvest of joy, indeed. -Erin Hayes
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