Hannah asks God for a son1 Samuel 1:9-20Length: Standard
Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this show me about God?
- Hannah prays without making a sound and God hears her. What does that tell you about God?
What does it show me about people — and about me?
- Eli sees her praying and gets her completely wrong. Has anybody ever misunderstood you when you were sad?
What will I obey this week?
- What is one sad thing you will tell God about this week instead of keeping it in?
Who will I tell?
- Who do you know who is quietly sad? What could you do for them?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
God, Hannah was so sad she could not even speak out loud, and you heard her anyway. Thank you that you hear me when I cannot find the words. Help me bring you the thing that hurts.