Read the following Bible verse several times:

Psalm 81:11
“But My people did not listen to My voice, And Israel did not obey Me.”

Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you?

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Answer these questions:

• What is the connection between listening and obeying?
• What connection exists between listening to God and obeying Him?
• What steps can you take that will help you listen to God?
• Is there one area of your life where you are not obeying God and He is trying to talk to you about it?

After answering these questions, write or verbalize a personal prayer to God.

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Praying for our church:
We are seeking God’s wisdom for dealing with five specific challenges our church is facing.
Today please pray for God’s wisdom in dealing with the following challenge.

How do we better balance the attendance between our 9:15 am and 10:30 am Sunday School hours and worship services?