Scripture

1 Samuel 28

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Observation

What foolish sin did Saul commit? What was the result?

Application

Do I seek help from sources God condemns?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:
My Father and my God, Keep me from the foolishness of Saul, who consulted a medium when he didn’t hear from You. Help me to wait on You, and to act on what I do know is Your will, trusting You to take care of the results, instead of turning to the occult and dark arts. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen!

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries:

• Fred & Shirley Leonard
• Tris & Chris Miller
• Mark & Michelle Morgan (Cody, Kyle)
• Michael & Jenn Morgan

Ministry:

• Genesis World Mission

CLF:

• That we will devote ourselves to prayer, individually, in small groups, and as a church.

Community: Pray for business professionals providing goods and services

• God to be glorified by excellent work
• Ministry to occur in the workplace
• Godly employers and employees
• Salvation for unbelievers
• Sound financial strategies
• Strong, God-honoring relationships

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
I love You, LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my mountain where I seek refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. – Psalm 18:1-2 (HCSB)