We often reprint prior devotions that now reflect on the coming lectionary texts. This is a reprint from a devotion originally published on October 12, 2018.
Prayer: Teach us to pray, O Lord. Reading: James 5:13-20 (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: How many times have we prayed for folks who are sick and suffering? Lots, I’m sure. That is something we do. But I’m struck by James’ take. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up. So, why do we pray? Why do we anoint? Because in and through our prayers God is busy raising people up. Wow! How does that work, you might ask? Beats me. I just know it is so. Keep praying. --Jim Bricker
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