Ebenezer–Stone of Help

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Dec 29, 2021 · 3m

I. ran a marathon once. In case you are unfamiliar, a marathon is 26.2 miles of running. That was in the year 2000, and I’ve never even considered running another one. I’m completely convinced it’s because I didn’t create a celebratory moment at the finish line. I’ve found that if I don’t celebrate something that’s worthy of celebration, I’m less likely to want to do it again. But if I make a big deal about the big moments in my life, I’m more likely to continue in these paths. In the book of 1 Samuel, in chapter 7, there’s an awesome story where all the people of Israel turn back to the…