"Therefore Eli said to Samuel, 'Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, 'Speak, LORD, for Your servant hears.' So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, 'Samuel! Samuel!' And Samuel answered, 'Speak, for Your servant hears.'" (1 Samuel 3:9, 10) The Listening Servant I speak to you when your mind is the most quiet. "Speak, Lord. Your servant listens." I give you unexpected happenings so that you would know there are many who still need to know about My care over them. They may have lived long lives, yet have never given themselves to Me. I now send you as a messenger to speak hope and peace into their lives. Speak My truths. Show My love. Above all, let them know that I am their Shepherd who watches over His sheep and will never leave nor forsake them. Listen to their quiet cries so I might deliver, save and bring them into My life-giving light. © Constance Vanides February 19, 2012