Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2026)
Father Mike Schmitz reflects on 1 Samuel 15–16, emphasizing that obedience to God is more important than ritual sacrifice, and that God values the heart over outward appearances, as seen in Saul’s rejection and David’s anointing.
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True holiness and divine favor come not from
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