1 Samuel 12:19-23

19“Pray to the Lord your God for us, or we will die!” they all said to Samuel. “For now we have added to our sins by asking for a king.”

20“Don’t be afraid,” Samuel reassured them. “You have certainly done wrong, but make sure now that you worship the Lord with all your heart, and don’t turn your back on him.

21Don’t go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you—they are totally useless!

22The Lord will not abandon his people, because that would dishonor his great name. For it has pleased the Lord to make you his very own people.

23“As for me, I will certainly not sin against the Lord by ending my prayers for you. And I will continue to teach you what is good and right.