But Samuel answered the people, "Don’t be afraid. Yes, you’ve done all this evil; just don’t turn back from following the LORD. Serve the LORD with all your heart. Don’t turn aside to follow useless idols that can’t help you or save you. They’re absolutely useless!"
EPHESIANS 5:17 (CEV)
Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Major in following the Lord's direction rather than in stupidity.
DAILY FODDER
Why are we so attracted to stupid?
PRAYER
God, the only thing that makes real sense is serving you. Yet, we're so easily attracted to useless and stupid alternatives. Save us from the fake newsmakers and pseudo-solutions offered by stupid self-serving leaders. Keep us tuned into you — the only true and faithful voice. All divine-sounding alternatives are useless distractions so I'm going to serve you with everything I've got and everything I am. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
