When Your Expectations are Completely Wrong (1 Samuel 16:7)
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of looking beyond outward appearances and understanding God's perspective on the heart.
Today’s Bible Verse: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” — 1 Samuel 16:7 Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe Looking for a peaceful way to end your day? Listen to "Your Nightly Scripture" to end your day with God's word Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken Carol Ogle McCracken is a dynamic Christian speaker, author, and Bible teacher known for her warmth, humor, and transparency. She brings biblical truths to life through real-world stories and relatable experiences—whether navigating alcohol recovery , parenting a child with special needs , or walking through divorce . Today, she serves as Minister of Discipleship at her local church and shares God’s Word through women's retreats, conferences, and online devotionals. Her book, Wisdom: Where to Find It if You’ve Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It , was released in 2020 and continues to…
People in this episode
Host: Carol Ogle McCracken
Topics covered
- expectations
- faith
- spiritual growth
- self-reflection
- God's perspective
Keywords
- 1 Samuel 16:7
- expectations
- appearance
- heart
- faith
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Books & works: Wisdom: Where to Find It if You’ve Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It
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