Abide Weekly: Week 1 | Speak, I Am Listening

In the Old Testament, a boy named Samuel heard someone call his name in the night. Three times he assumed it was the priest Eli and ran to him. Finally Eli realized it was God and told Samuel to answer, “Speak, your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3). Samuel didn’t need to be an expert. He only needed to be available. Silence isn’t empty. It’s room to be with someone.

THIS WEEK: Set a daily reminder for five minutes. When it goes off, sit with your hands open and pray, Speak, I am listening. Your mind will wander. That’s normal, and it isn’t failing. Each time, gently come back to the phrase. You don’t have to hear anything. Just be there.