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b'I couldn\\u2019t wait to go to camp\\u2014two whole weeks without parents or teachers telling me what to do. When I arrived, it did not disappoint. I met my bunkmates and our counselor, and we headed down to the lake. Tanner, who\\u2019s from North Carolina, showed me how to do a flip off the dock. Later that night, marshmallow and chocolate melted in my mouth as we made s\\u2019mores around a fire. I taught Angus, one of my bunkmates all the way from Australia, how to roast a marshmallow to a perfect golden brown.\\nThen, a few nights in, it hit me. I missed my dog. I missed my mom\\u2019s blueberry pancakes. I missed my dad\\u2019s corny jokes. I missed playing video games with my little brother. I was lying in my bunk during lights out, and in the darkness I felt painfully alone. I wanted to go home. My heart hurt, and I felt empty. Had I made a mistake coming to camp? I felt overwhelmed and wondered if I\\u2019d taken on a task I was not prepared for. I whispered a prayer to God.\\nAt breakfast the next morning, I told Tanner that I missed my dog. Suddenly, everyone at the table started talking about their pets. We shared their names, funny stories, and inevitably learned about each other\\u2019s families too. And I didn\\u2019t feel alone anymore.\\nMy bunkmates have since become some of my best friends. God heard my prayer that night, and He gave me comfort through friends. No matter where I go, I know God will be with me. \\u2022 Kelly Bakshi\\n\\u2022 Throughout our lives we continue to face difficult things, like family issues, moving, starting a new school or job, etc. When we feel overwhelmed and alone, it can help to remember how God has been there for us in the past. Can you remember a time God helped you? \\n\\u2022 As Christians, we can know Jesus is always with us. He cares about all our needs, including relational needs, and He invites us to ask Him for help. How do you need God\\u2019s help today? \\n\\u2026if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. Psalm 139:8 (NIV)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\n2Cor.6.4-2Cor.6.10|2Cor.12.9-2Cor.12.10|1Cor.8.9'