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A Listening Heart

Young Samuel Heard God’s Voice

On a quiet night, God called Samuel

Ages 5 to elementaryAbout 5 min1 Samuel 3

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Young Samuel helping Eli in the temple

Memory Verse

Memory verse

Samuel answered God, "Speak, for I am listening."

1 Samuel 3:10

Talk Together

Talk together

  1. What can we learn from the way Samuel kept running to Eli?
  2. What does it mean to have a quiet heart in order to hear God’s word?
  3. What is something you would like to tell God, "I am listening," about today?

Prayer

Pray together

God, thank You for calling me with love, just as You called young Samuel. Even when my heart is busy, help me listen to Your word. Help me be a child who hears Your word and obeys. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Activity

Things to try

  • Write "Speak, for I am listening" on paper and make a bookmark.
  • Choose a quiet time each day to read the Bible or pray.
  • Practice answering brightly when your family calls your name.

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