The Heart That God Could See | 1 Samuel 8–16 | Come Follow Me Bedtime Story episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Heart That God Could See | 1 Samuel 8–16 | Come Follow Me Bedtime Story

from Come Follow Me Meditations · host Pondereth

June 8–14 Come, Follow Me “The Lord Looketh on the Heart” 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 Tonight’s bedtime story follows the lives of Saul and David—two boys who felt small, and a loving God who could see something no one else could see. As David watches sheep beneath the stars and Saul learns to trust the Lord, children are invited to discover one of the most beautiful truths in scripture: God does not see us the way the world sees us. He looks upon the heart. This peaceful Bible bedtime story is designed to help children fall asleep while learning gospel truths from the Old Testament and strengthening their faith in Jesus Christ. Perfect for: • Bedtime routines • Family scripture study • Come, Follow Me lessons • Christian sleep stories • LDS bedtime stories for kids “The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” —1 Samuel 16:7 Subscribe for weekly Come, Follow Me bedtime stories, sleep meditations, and scripture-centered devotionals. #ComeFollowMe #BedtimeStory #LDSKids #BibleStory #ChristianBedtimeStory #OldTestament #DavidAndGoliath #kingdavid  #TheLordLookethOnTheHeart

June 8–14 Come, Follow Me “The Lord Looketh on the Heart”1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 Tonight’s bedtime story follows the lives of Saul and David—two boys who felt small, and a loving God who could see something no one else could see. As David watches sheep beneath the stars and Saul learns to trust the Lord, children are invited to discover one of the most beautiful truths in scripture: God does not see us the way the world sees us. He looks upon the heart. This peaceful Bible bedtime story is designed to help children fall asleep while learning gospel truths from the Old Testament and strengthening their faith in Jesus Christ. Perfect for:• Bedtime routines• Family scripture study• Come, Follow Me lessons• Christian sleep stories• LDS bedtime stories for kids “The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”—1 Samuel 16:7 Subscribe for weekly Come, Follow Me bedtime stories, sleep meditations, and scripture-centered devotionals. #ComeFollowMe #BedtimeStory #LDSKids #BibleStory #ChristianBedtimeStory #OldTestament #DavidAndGoliath #kingdavid  #TheLordLookethOnTheHeart

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June 8–14 Come, Follow Me “The Lord Looketh on the Heart” 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 Tonight’s bedtime story follows the lives of Saul and David—two boys who felt small, and a loving God who could see something no one else could see. As David watches...

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