We've Done Evil

When we've done wrong our natural tendency is to run and hide from the Lord and be separate from Him. But that is not what the Lord desires. Indeed, the Lord sought after Adam and Eve after they disobeyed and hid from Him, our loving and kind Lord. (Genesis 3:1-9)

In 1 Samuel 12:20-25 it says
"Do not be afraid," Samuel replied. "You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. For the sake of his great name the Lord will not reject his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own. As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away."

To note:
- even if we have failed and sinned, we should continue to serve the Lord
- we should not persist in doing evil, lest we be swept away
- the Lord's name is great
- the Lord was pleased to make us his own
- the Lord will not reject his people
- Samuel prayed
- Samuel intends to teach what is right and good
- consider the great things the Lord has done for you
- fear the Lord (reverence)

Let us not give up and turn away.