š Agape Love Bible Study Fellowship (Daily)Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Day 12 November Bible Study: Prayer & Thankfulness
š Agape Love Bible Study Fellowship (Daily)
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Day 12
November Bible Study: Prayer & Thankfulness
š Speak, Lord, I'm Listening ā Learning to Hear and Obey God
Today's Key Scripture ā 1 Samuel 3:10 (KJV)
"And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
ā Good Morning, Everyone! Happy Thursday!
I want to ask y'all something today.
When we pray, are we giving God time to speak to our hearts through His Word, or are we doing all the talking?
Think about that for a moment.
We go before the Lord with our prayer requests.
We tell Him about our worries.
We ask Him for help with our families, finances, health, work, and everything else happening in our lives.
And there is absolutely nothing wrong with bringing those things before Him!
In fact, Scripture encourages us to do exactly that.
But sometimes we become so busy telling God what we need that we forget to slow down and consider what He has already told us in His Word.
Today, we're going to look at a young boy named Samuel who learned the importance of listening to the Lord.
š God Calls Samuel
Read 1 Samuel chapter 3.
Samuel was serving in the house of the Lord under Eli the priest.
One night, while Samuel was lying down, he heard someone calling his name.
"Samuel!"
He got up and ran to Eli, thinking Eli had called him.
But Eli told him that he had not called.
This happened again.
And again.
Finally, Eli realized that the Lord was calling Samuel.
He instructed Samuel how to respond.
1 Samuel 3:9 (KJV)
"Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place."
When the Lord called again, Samuel answered.
"Speak; for thy servant heareth."
What a beautiful example of a willing heart!
šæ Hearing Is Not the Same as Obeying
Now, I want us to understand something important.
Samuel's experience involved a direct revelation from God during a particular time in Israel's history.
We should not assume that every thought, feeling, or impression we have is a message from God.
Today, we have the wonderful blessing of God's written Word.
And if we want to know what pleases the Lord, we need to spend time studying the Scriptures.
James 1:22 (KJV)
"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
We can listen to sermons.
We can attend Bible studies.
We can read devotionals every morning.
But if we never apply God's Word to our lives, we are missing something important.
God calls us not only to hear His truth but also to obey it.
š Are We Too Busy to Listen?
Have you ever sat down to read your Bible and suddenly remembered ten other things you needed to do?
The phone rings.
A notification pops up.
Someone needs your attention.
And before you know it, your quiet time has disappeared.
I understand that life gets busy!
But if we want to grow spiritually, we need to be intentional about making time for the Lord.
Sometimes that means turning off the television.
Sometimes it means putting our phones away.
And sometimes it means getting up a little earlier or setting aside a quiet moment later in the day.
The important thing is to create opportunities to pray, read, reflect, and obey.
š Learning to Be Still Before God
Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."
Being still doesn't mean we are waiting for an audible voice.
It means taking time to recognize God's authority, consider His Word, and quiet the distractions that keep us from focusing on Him.
As we study Scripture, we can ask:
"Lord, what does this passage teach me about You?"
"Is there something in my life that needs to change?"
"How can I obey what I have learned today?"
And then we need to be willing to act upon the truth we discover.
š» November Thankfulness Challenge ā Day 12
Today, let's be thankful for God's precious Word!
I am thankful that we have the Bible to guide us, correct us, encourage us, and teach us how to live.
I am thankful that we don't have to guess what God has revealed about His character and His will for our lives.
Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
What a wonderful blessing!
š Today's Reflection Questions
Am I spending enough time reading and studying God's Word?
Do I sometimes rush through prayer without taking time to reflect?
Is there something Scripture has taught me that I have been hesitant to obey?
What distractions do I need to remove from my quiet time with God?
š Today's Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for another beautiful day and the privilege of coming before You in prayer. Lord, forgive us for the times we have allowed distractions and busyness to keep us from spending time in Your Word. Give us hearts that are willing to listen and obey. Help us recognize the importance of studying Scripture and applying Your truth to our daily lives. Give us wisdom and discernment so that we do not mistake our own desires for Your direction. Teach us to be still before You, to trust Your Word, and to follow You faithfully. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.
šæ Today's Prayer Challenge
Set aside twenty minutes with the Lord.
Spend five minutes praising and thanking Him.
Spend ten minutes reading 1 Samuel 3 and James 1:19ā25.
Spend five minutes praying about what you have learned.
Then write down one practical way you can obey God's Word today.
š Let's Talk!
What is ONE thing you are thankful for today?
And what is one Bible verse that has helped guide you through a difficult decision?
Remember: A growing prayer life isn't only about asking God for direction. It is also about being willing to follow the direction He has already given us through His Word.
Have a blessed Thursday, everyone! God is so, so good!
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Day 12: Speak, Lord, I'm Listening ā Learning to Hear and Obey God
Today, let's open our Bibles and study what Scripture teaches us about listening, obedience, and growing in spiritual understanding.
1. 1 Samuel 3:1ā21 ā God Calls Samuel
Read about Samuel's experience and his willingness to respond to the Lord.
Reflection:Ā What can we learn from Samuel's attitude of humility and obedience?
2. James 1:19ā25 ā Be Doers of the Word
Study James' teaching about hearing and obeying God's Word.
Reflection:Ā Why is knowing Scripture not enough if we refuse to apply it?
3. Psalm 119:9ā16 ā Hiding God's Word in Our Hearts
Read about the importance of treasuring and meditating upon Scripture.
Reflection:Ā How can memorizing God's Word help guide our daily decisions?
4. Psalm 46:1ā11 ā Be Still and Know
Study God's power and His faithfulness as our refuge.
Reflection:Ā What distractions keep me from resting in God's promises?
5. John 10:22ā30 ā My Sheep Hear My Voice
Read Jesus' teaching about His relationship with His sheep.
Reflection:Ā What does it mean to belong to Christ and follow Him faithfully?
6. 2 Timothy 3:14ā17 ā The Value of Scripture
Study how God's Word teaches, corrects, and equips believers.
Reflection:Ā How can regular Bible study help me recognize truth and make godly decisions?
š Today's Bible Journal
Write down:
One truth you learned about God from today's readings.
One area where you need to be more obedient to His Word.
One distraction you want to remove from your prayer time.
One thing you are thankful for today.
Memory Verse ā James 1:22 (KJV)
"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
Closing Thought:Ā Before asking God for a new direction, consider whether you are faithfully following the truth He has already revealed in Scripture.
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