Devotional #25 is taken from 1 Samuel 12:23 (please read). The prophet Samuel lived in faithfulness to the Lord with a heart and attitude that listened for the voice of God. He put himself in a position to hear, by faithfully looking to God in prayer. He was so disciplined and faithful to prayer, that no matter the response of others, Samuel never lost sight of his calling of God to pray for the people. It appears to me that Samuel didn't give up on prayer or people, because God did not give up on them.
Samuel bore witness to the people by continuing to provide righteous teaching and and living, revealing the way to God, was open to them. It appears the church of today, considers prayer an option for the believer. But this verse, #23, indicates prayer is more than optional; It is a divine directive for the follower of God to pray. Even more than that, it is the way to nearness to God, His hope, truth, love and direction for life. At times, as the Lord reveals Himself to us, He asks us to put our feet to our prayers. (To think, that we might have the privilege of doing some service for the King of Glory is humbling.)