“Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, ‘If you return to the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Astoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord, and serve Him only; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines’.” 1 Samuel 7:3
We prepare for tests, prepare dinner, and prepare ourselves (somewhat) before heading out the door.
Lord, help us to prepare our hearts for You, putting aside anything contrary to Your Word, so we can serve You only. And here’s a simple poem . . .
Nothing But Worship
Be careful what your heart beholds
and longs to hang onto
causing it to serve
other gods, not Me.
Look strong and sure at My Word
and let it purify you
leaving you with nothing
but worship, for Me.
