"Now the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying, 'I greatly regret that I have set up Saul as king, for he has turned from following Me, and has not performed my commandments.' And it grieved Samuel, and he cried out to the LORD all night."
I Samuel 15:10-11
The sorrow Samuel felt is like that of a pastor or parent who sees a part of the family turn from following God. Even though Saul had been chosen and anointed (10:1) and had been given a new heart (10:9), and had such great potential, he still had his free will to choose. I know the grief and sleepless nights watching someone I love and have invested my life in make wrong choices – of going his own way instead of following God's way. What a tragedy. What a waste. The only thing one can do is cry out to the Lord.
Today's Thought: Great grief is caused by a loved one who turns from following God.
Have a "crying out to God" day. Love you.
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