Have you ever asked God to bless something you never asked Him about in the first place?

This week on Continuing the Conversation, we go deeper into 1 Samuel 4 and wrestle with a hard but honest question: Is God truly leading our decisions—or are we bringing Him in after we've already decided what we want?

Israel went into battle without seeking God. When they lost, they tried to fix it by bringing the Ark of the Covenant—treating God's presence like a lucky charm instead of a holy reality. The result was devastating.

Craig and Colin unpack:

• Why God doesn't bless plans we never surrendered to Him

• The difference between inviting God to lead and using Him as backup

• How our preferences can quietly outweigh God's commands

• What it actually means to give God "weight" in our lives

If you've felt spiritually stuck, defeated, or distant from God, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Don't just listen—take the next step. Let's keep continuing the conversation.

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