Let’s set our hearts on H.E.A.R. (ing) from the Lord as we prayerfully read the O.T. book of 1 Samuel, chapter 3.
Write your responses to your H.E.A.R. prompts and discuss with a near one or group. Look for opportunities ‘to do the book’ in your daily traffic patterns.
Let’s FOCUS on V. 9 - young Samuel’s response to make your daily prayer – “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
GOING DEEPER WITH BONHOEFFER - “He who can no longer listen to his brother will soon be no longer listening to God either; he will be doing nothing but prattle in the presence of God too. This is the beginning of the death of the spiritual life. . . . Anyone who thinks that his time is too valuable to spend keeping quiet will eventually have no time for God and his brother, but only for himself and for his own follies.” (Life Together)
Prayer prompt – “Speak to me, Lord; I am Your servant. What sin do I need to repent? What promise are You leading me to believe? Who would you desire me to give greater attention to listen with a caring heart? Speak, for I am listening. Amen!”
- H. – highlight – i.e. Prayerfully take time to highlight or underline the words or phrases that stick out most to you.
- E. – explain - Thoughtfully write out in your own words what you understand and why it’s significant.
- A. – apply – i.e. – consider ways this passage connects to your life.
- R. – respond – i.e. – prayerful response with your heart to the Word for transformation.
Write your responses to your H.E.A.R. prompts and discuss with a near one or group. Look for opportunities ‘to do the book’ in your daily traffic patterns.
Let’s FOCUS on V. 9 - young Samuel’s response to make your daily prayer – “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
GOING DEEPER WITH BONHOEFFER - “He who can no longer listen to his brother will soon be no longer listening to God either; he will be doing nothing but prattle in the presence of God too. This is the beginning of the death of the spiritual life. . . . Anyone who thinks that his time is too valuable to spend keeping quiet will eventually have no time for God and his brother, but only for himself and for his own follies.” (Life Together)
Prayer prompt – “Speak to me, Lord; I am Your servant. What sin do I need to repent? What promise are You leading me to believe? Who would you desire me to give greater attention to listen with a caring heart? Speak, for I am listening. Amen!”