Speak, Lord
“And the LORD came and stood, calling as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant hears."”
HE CALLS YOU BY NAME
God did not shout to a crowd; He called, "Samuel! Samuel!" He knows your name and speaks to you directly.
NEAR THE PRESENCE
Samuel slept near the ark, close to the presence. If you want to hear God, position yourself where He speaks.
LEARN TO RECOGNIZE
Three times Samuel mistook God's voice for Eli's. Discerning the Lord's voice is learned — be patient with the process.
A SERVANT'S POSTURE
"Speak, for your servant hears." Samuel takes the posture of a servant before he hears a single word.
LISTEN BEFORE YOU ACT
Prayer is not just speaking; it is making room for God to answer. Those who listen first act with far more clarity.
TWO MINUTES OF SILENCE
Act: before breakfast, sit in silence for two minutes with the prayer "Speak, Lord" — and write down what comes.