Samuel responds each time he hears the Lord call on him. He responds even though he's in bed and probably exhausted after a full day of serving as Eli's assistant. He responds even after checking with Eli a few times and heading back to bed.
How many times does the Lord call out to me before I realize that it is His Voice? How many times do I feel the urging of His Spirit to reach out to someone, to offer help, to sacrifice my own time, comfort or resources, and I disregard it because I’m busy or have other priorities?
Oh, to be filled with the Spirit so that my response is ever, always, “Here I am Lord! Speak, Your servant listens!”
Lord, create in me a heart that is so tender and responsive that at the slightest whisper from You, I would spring into action to follow your command. Father, let not my reasoning or practicality or doubt stand between me and Your Will.
How many times does the Lord call out to me before I realize that it is His Voice? How many times do I feel the urging of His Spirit to reach out to someone, to offer help, to sacrifice my own time, comfort or resources, and I disregard it because I’m busy or have other priorities?
Oh, to be filled with the Spirit so that my response is ever, always, “Here I am Lord! Speak, Your servant listens!”
Lord, create in me a heart that is so tender and responsive that at the slightest whisper from You, I would spring into action to follow your command. Father, let not my reasoning or practicality or doubt stand between me and Your Will.
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