At an EGM camp in Lebanon, 13-year-old Maya and her roommate were getting ready for bed when her friend began talking about fear and horror movies. The conversation quickly turned emotional; Maya’s friend became overwhelmed and frightened. Remembering what she had learned earlier that day, Maya gently said, “We can pray, just like our lesson taught us. Jesus can give us peace and calm our hearts.” Right there in the dark, the two girls prayed together. The fear lifted, and peace settled over the room.
