Category: “Listening to God” Devotional

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Chapter Ten (ESV)

1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him and said, “Has not the Lord anointed you to be prince over his people Israel? And you shall reign over the people of the Lord and you will save them from the hand of their surrounding enemies. And this shall be the sign to you that the Lord has anointed you to be prince over his heritage. …

6 Then the Spirit of the Lord will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man….

17 Now Samuel called the people together to the Lord at Mizpah. 18 And he said to the people of Israel, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ 19 But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your calamities and your distresses, and you have said to him, ‘Set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the Lord by your tribes and by your thousands.”

20 Then Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. 21 He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by its clans, and the clan of the Matrites was taken by lot; and Saul the son of Kish was taken by lot. But when they sought him, he could not be found. 22 So they inquired again of the Lord, “Is there a man still to come?” and the Lord said, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.” 23 Then they ran and took him from there. And when he stood among the people, he was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward. 24 And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the Lord has chosen? There is none like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!”

 

REFLECTION:

1. The actual king making took place in private between Samuel and Saul, marked by oil, a symbol of God’s spirit, poured on Saul’s head, and the prophetic kiss, a sign of God’s blessing. In the Bible, anointing someone with oil designated that person as set apart to a special position of leadership. Both priests and prophets were thus anointed, but the ritual was especially associated with kings. This ceremony recognizes who it is that is truly in control—without God’s authority Saul would never have become king.
2. The Lord, spoke through Samuel, emphasized to the people that He has been their deliverer throughout their history. Although the judges themselves sometimes are referred to as Israel’s deliverers, this was only true in a secondary sense, for they were instruments of the Lord’s deliverance.
3. What major “calamity” in my past has God delivered me from? How has the memory of that event shaped my relationship with God?

 

PRAYER:

I love You, LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Ref. Ps 18:1-2)

 

HYMN:

Sovereign – youtu.be/KaO8U70M9Hs

 

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Chapter Nine (ESV)

15 Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed to Samuel: 16 “Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him to be prince over my people Israel. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have seen my people, because their cry has come to me.” 17 When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke to you! He it is who shall restrain my people.” 18 Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, “Tell me where is the house of the seer?” 19 Samuel answered Saul, “I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for today you shall eat with me, and in the morning I will let you go and will tell you all that is on your mind. 20 As for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them, for they have been found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for you and for all your father’s house?” 21 Saul answered, “Am I not a Benjaminite, from the least of the tribes of Israel? And is not my clan the humblest of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then have you spoken to me in this way?”

 

REFLECTION:

1. Saul’s origin was among the humblest in Israel. Benjamin was the last of Jacob’s sons, and the tribe had been greatly reduced in the time of judges (Jdg 20:46-48). He was obviously surprised by Samuel’s greeting. And his self-deprecating words to Samuel professed his unworthiness and humility. This is appropriate and seems genuine.
2. In the eyes of the people of Israel, Saul was the ideal king—tall and handsome (v.2)—someone who could match the kings of their neighbouring nations. However, inside Saul was not so good looking. During his rule, he kept swaying between his own feelings and commitment to God. He based his actions on his own interest. Later on when he encountered challenges, he didn’t want to face it, rather he made excuses and blamed others. Even though he had God’s calling, had mission in life, he never stopped struggling. He didn’t commit himself totally to God and never truly enjoyed God’s love. Therefore, he lived a life of discontent, jealousy, uncertainty, pride, deceit. And he never became a king after God’s heart.

 

PRAYER:

Dear God, I ask that You grant me faith in You, and not in myself, but to commit myself wholly to You for You “chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong; and chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are: that no flesh should boast before God.”(Ref. 1 Cor 1:27-29 WEB)

 

HYMN:

Open Hands – youtu.be/AABE–YR1No

 

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Chapter Eight (ESV)

1 When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 3 Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gain. They took bribes and perverted justice.

4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah 5 and said to him, “Behold, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations.” 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the Lord. 7 And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them. 8 According to all the deeds that they have done, from the day I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are also doing to you. 9 Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.”

10 So Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking for a king from him. …

19 But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, “No! But there shall be a king over us, 20 that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.” 21 And when Samuel had heard all the words of the people, he repeated them in the ears of the Lord. 22 And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey their voice and make them a king.” Samuel then said to the men of Israel, “Go every man to his city.”

 

REFLECTION:

1. The Israelites wanted God, but they were afraid they’d miss out if they didn’t have a king like the other nations. They wanted to fit in with the other nations by having a king lead them and fight their battles for them. Read the passage again trying to feel the determination and desire of the Israelites and the disappointment of Samuel. God’s desire was that His people would look to Him as their king, but instead, their hearts wanted a human king like the nations around them.
2. Who do I resemble most? Samuel— being confronted by people asking him to make changes he believes are wrong, or the Israelites – wanting to be like others?
3. If I choose Samuel, what would I like to say to God regarding their demand? If I choose the Israelites wanting to be like __________. How might this cheat me out of what God wants for me?

 

PRAYER:

Lord, I realize that it is easy to clamor for things You know are not best for me. By Your grace, protect me from myself so that I will not pursue something I will later live to regret.

 

HYMN:

As the Deer – youtu.be/LthkibTzuj8

 

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Chapter Seven (ESV)

5 Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the Lord for you.” 6 So they gathered at Mizpah and drew water and poured it out before the Lord and fasted on that day and said there, “We have sinned against the Lord.” And Samuel judged the people of Israel at Mizpah. 7 Now when the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the people of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines. 8 And the people of Israel said to Samuel, “Do not cease to cry out to the Lord our God for us, that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” 9 So Samuel took a nursing lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. And Samuel cried out to the Lord for Israel, and the Lord answered him.

 

REFLECTION:

1. The ceremony of pouring water and fasting described in v 6 appears to symbolize the pouring out of one’s heart in repentance and humility before the Lord.
2. Fasting is the voluntary abstention from an otherwise normal function – most often eating – for the sake of intense spiritual activity. By turning from the needs of the body toward the needs of the soul, we are able to see more sharply our need for repentance and restoration. In our society today, we are often overfed yet spiritually malnourished. We need to recover such a practice to restore our spiritual health.
3. Have I ever tried fasting yet? What did I discover? Why not set aside one day, abstain from solid food for 24 hours starting and ending with breakfast while constantly monitoring my soul’s reaction to being physically hungry. Record what I learn.

 

PRAYER:

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. (Ref. Ps 42:11)

 

HYMN:

Praise You In This Storm – youtu.be/DJdd5OXZNZE

 

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Chapter Six (ESV)

19 And he struck some of the men of Beth-shemesh, because they looked upon the ark of the Lord. He struck seventy men of them, and the people mourned because the Lord had struck the people with a great blow. 20 Then the men of Beth-shemesh said, “Who is able to stand before the Lord, this holy God? And to whom shall he go up away from us?” 21 So they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the Lord. Come down and take it up to you.”

 

REFLECTION:

1. The elders in Ch 4 treated the Ark with superstition that led them to bring the Ark into battle against the Philistines and treating it as an object with magical power. God had intended for His people to treat the Ark with great honour and respect because the Ark has been closely linked with the manifestation of God’s presence among His people. However, in this chapter, the people of Beth Shemesh (Levites and priests among them) though they didn’t seem to hold the superstitious attitude of the Ark, were terribly judged by God for their irreverent curiosity in looking into the Ark.
2. Call to memory, when in the last year, have I treated God and His things with neglect and disrespect? Was there any consequences? How did I feel? How was the issue resolved?

 

PRAYER:

Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be — you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean.

Count yourself lucky — God holds nothing against you and you’re holding nothing back from him.

When I kept it all inside, my bones turned to powder, my words became daylong groans.

The pressure never let up; all the juices of my life dried up.

Then I let it all out; I said, “I’ll make a clean breast of my failures to God.”

Suddenly the pressure was gone — my guilt dissolved, my sin disappeared. (Ps 32, MSG)

 

HYMN:

Anthem – youtu.be/PijwAXXQgfg

 

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Chapter Five (ESV)

1 When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2 Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. 3 And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the Lord. So they took Dagon and put him back in his place. 4 But when they rose early on the next morning, behold, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the Lord, and the head of Dagon and both his hands were lying cut off on the threshold. Only the trunk of Dagon was left to him. 5 This is why the priests of Dagon and all who enter the house of Dagon do not tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod to this day.

 

REFLECTION:

1. Despite their prowess against the Israelites, the Philistines are no more successful at co-opting the power of Yahweh than were the Israelites. The Philistines placed the Ark next to the image of Dagon in order to demonstrate Dagon’s superiority over the God of Israel, but the symbolism was reversed when Dagon was toppled to a position of homage before the Ark of the Lord.
2. True faith relinquishes the desire to control God. Instead of trying to hold on to God, define God, keep God in a box, we are asked to let go and allow God to hold on to us; recognizing that he is powerful and sovereign (as he did in the temple of Dagon). Doing this is a huge step of faith. But Jesus reminds us that the life we seek is found in a life of surrender to God (Matt 16:25).

 

PRAYER:

O God, help us let go of my desire to control my life and to define who You are and limit what You can do. Please hold on to me, especially in my uncertainty so that I may enter into Your rest and protection.

 

HYMN:

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5qc0EcNgqw

 

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Chapter Four (ESV)

1 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel.

Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines. They encamped at Ebenezer, and the Philistines encamped at Aphek. 2 The Philistines drew up in line against Israel, and when the battle spread, Israel was defeated before the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the field of battle. 3 And when the people came to the camp, the elders of Israel said, “Why has the Lord defeated us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord here from Shiloh, that it may come among us and save us from the power of our enemies.” 4 So the people sent to Shiloh and brought from there the ark of the covenant of the Lord of hosts, who is enthroned on the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

5 As soon as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came into the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout, so that the earth resounded. 6 And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shouting, they said, “What does this great shouting in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” And when they learned that the ark of the Lord had come to the camp, 7 the Philistines were afraid, for they said, “A god has come into the camp.” And they said, “Woe to us! For nothing like this has happened before. 8 Woe to us! Who can deliver us from the power of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with every sort of plague in the wilderness. 9 Take courage, and be men, O Philistines, lest you become slaves to the Hebrews as they have been to you; be men and fight.”

10 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and they fled, every man to his home. And there was a very great slaughter, for thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. 11 And the ark of God was captured, and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died.

 

REFLECTION:

1. The Israelites thought that the Ark was an actual source of divine power that they could plug into. In the emotional panic caused by the sudden Philistine victory, the Israelite leaders regressed spiritually to gross and unfounded superstition by bringing out the Ark of the covenant—which symbolizes Yahweh’s dwelling with them—in hope to turn the military situation around to their advantage (v4).
2. The Israelites foolishly attempted to manipulate God. Therefore God allowed the Ark to be captured as a judgment of their religious corruption. If the Ark was supposed to give sanction to those possessing it, then its inability to protect them and itself was a public mockery of the total failure of their superstition of the Ark.
3. There is much that is mysterious about our faith, but there’s nothing magical about it. Magic can be manipulated; mystery cannot. Magic breeds superstition, whereas mystery breeds a sense of the sacred. What about my faith in God? Do I want to manage and manipulate God? Or do I allow God to be in control of all situations?

 

PRAYER:

Dear Lord, You are God who “made the world and everything in it”. And “(You are) the Lord of heaven and earth and (do) not live in temples built by human hands. And (You are) not served by human hands, as if (You) needed anything. Rather, (You Yourself give) everyone life and breath and everything else. Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill.”(Ref. Acts 17:24, 25, 29)

 

HYMN:

Trust In You – youtu.be/qv-SXz_exKE

 

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Chapter Three (ESV)

1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.

2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his own place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was.

4 Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, “Here I am!” 5 and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down.

6 And the Lord called again, “Samuel!” and Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.

8 And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

10 And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.”

 

REFLECTION:

1. Some scholars believe Samuel was a teenager when the events of this passage occurred. He had been dedicated to the tabernacle and ministered under Eli the priest since very young. God chose to speak to a young person at this time, instead of Eli, who was much older and had the actual position of priest. Samuel heard but didn’t recognize it was God’s voice.
2. Does hearing God’s calling so clearly seem possible? How do I distinguish between His voice and the other voices in my life? Samuel needed Eli’s guidance for this. What people around me could help me discern when God is trying to communicate with me and what he’s saying?

 

PRAYER:

Often, the most effective way to hear God’s voice is to still our minds and quiet our hearts for a considerable amount of time. Set aside twenty minutes in a quiet place and make myself comfortable. Invite God to communicate with me. Don’t read or pray. Just sit and listen, bringing my mind back if it wanders.

Sometime in the next week, schedule another twenty minutes of silence and once again listen and wait for God to speak to me. Don’t give up. This practice will pay off.

 

HYMN:

Be Still and Know – youtu.be/Jvfo1r2Clwo

 

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Chapter Two (ESV)

1 And Hannah prayed and said,

“My heart exults in the Lord;

my horn is exalted in the Lord.

My mouth derides my enemies,

because I rejoice in your salvation.

2 “There is none holy like the Lord:

for there is none besides you;

there is no rock like our God.

3 Talk no more so very proudly,

let not arrogance come from your mouth;

for the Lord is a God of knowledge,

and by him actions are weighed.

4 The bows of the mighty are broken,

but the feeble bind on strength.

5 Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread,

but those who were hungry have ceased to hunger.

The barren has borne seven,

but she who has many children is forlorn.

6 The Lord kills and brings to life;

he brings down to Sheol and raises up.

7 The Lord makes poor and makes rich;

he brings low and he exalts.

8 He raises up the poor from the dust;

he lifts the needy from the ash heap

to make them sit with princes

and inherit a seat of honor.

For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s,

and on them he has set the world.

9 “He will guard the feet of his faithful ones,

but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness,

for not by might shall a man prevail.

10 The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces;

against them he will thunder in heaven.

The Lord will judge the ends of the earth;

he will give strength to his king

and exalt the horn of his anointed.”

 

REFLECTION:

1. Hannah must have been filled with anguish as she approached the tabernacle at Shiloh, hand in hand with little Samuel, knowing she must leave him there and return home alone. Yet when the gift had been given, Hannah suddenly found herself filled with joy! God’s Holy Spirit had filled the emptiness she had feared. There would be moments of loneliness ahead. Hannah surely missed her little son. But this song of praise, in which Hannah contemplates the greatness of God, is witness to the comfort she found in her faith.
2. Hannah’s prayer of thanksgiving, similar to the Magnificat of Mary in Luke 1, is one of the great prayers of the Bible. She extols the name and character of the Lord and acknowledges His sovereignty over all things. It is a powerful statement that sings a song of triumph in the midst of sufferings, and paints a picture of the coming day of the Lord, when all that is wrong with the world will be turned over. This seems to be a personal victory over her tormentors, but then in fact includes all the marginalized and oppressed in all time and place and offers hope for victory and deliverance.

 

PRAYER:

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.” (Ref. Luke 1:46-50)

 

HYMN:

Great Things – youtu.be/y4CY3nf1Mvw

 

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1 Samuel

Introduction

The books commonly known as 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings are really one long book. (They were separated due to the length of ancient scrolls.) Beginning with Samuel, the last of the judges, this book describes what happened in the days of the kings who ruled first the whole nation, and then the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The reigns of Saul and David are described in detail. The repeating structure within the book tells how old a king was when he came to the throne, where and for how long he ruled, and something about his character and the notable events of his reign. (Some traditions call this book the “Book of Reigns.”)

Beneath this pattern of historical succession, however, another rhythm can be discerned. Saul, the first king, does not follow God faithfully, and God announces he will seek a man after his own heart to rule Israel. God finds this person in David. He puts him on the throne, promising that his descendants will always rule Israel if they continue to serve him. Unfortunately, the kings after David are not committed to following God’s way. Many of them abandon God and lead the people to do the same, although a few of them call the people back to obedience. Using David’s wholehearted dedication to the Lord as its standard, the book of Samuel-Kings traces the tragic wavering of the people’s devotion to God. Their covenant failure leads to the nation first being divided and then later conquered by the powerful empires to the east.

The “Book of Reigns” is therefore a tragic closing of the whole covenant history that began in Genesis. Just as the first humans were exiled from God’s garden, now Israel is sent out of the “new Eden” God intended in the promised land. Land and temple have been lost in the darkness of judgment, and only a flickering light remains. The deeper purpose of God for Israel—to bring blessing and restoration to the nations—seems to have been frustrated. But hope remains alive in God’s promise to bring a descendant of David back to the throne.

 

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Chapter One (ESV)

9 After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. 10 She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. 11 And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.”

12 As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. 14 And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.” 15 But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. 16 Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.” 17 Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.” 18 And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

19 They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her. 20 And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the Lord.”

 

REFLECTION:

1. Hannah has been pouring out her soul before the Lord. In her prayers, she loses all restraint, and her fervency leads the priest Eli to think she was intoxicated. Do I regularly approach God with tentativeness and formality in hope of attracting other’s praises or showing off my “spiritual superiority”? Or am I willing to be authentic before God no matter what other people think?
2. Some might think Hannah’s prayer selfish because she prayed to become pregnant. But when Hannah actually gave Samuel to the service of the Lord in the tabernacle and fulfilled her promise, that charge was easily refuted. What is the difference between a selfish prayer and a prayer that complies with God’s way?
3. Write down all the things I have asked God for today. Then in the evening, rank them on a “selfish” scale with 1 being very selfish and 10 complying with God’s will. How do I do?

 

PRAYER:

Lord, I thank You that You care for me and are concerned with the things that concern me. May I be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, I will make my requests known to You. (Ref. Phil 4:6)

 

HYMN:

He Knows My Name – youtu.be/hXsiWoyjw60