Hannah - Her Legacy Of Prayer

Hannah - Her Legacy Of Prayer

In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the LORD. And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life.”

— 1 Samuel 1:10 – 11

REFLECT ON:	1 Samuel 2:1 – 10.
PRAISE GOD:	That he knows our hearts.
OFFER THANKS:	For already answering so many of your prayers.
CONFESS:	Your tendency to pour out your heart to everyone but God, making him a last, rather than first, resort.
ASK GOD:	To give you the grace to trust his strength.

Lift Your Heart

One way to build your confidence in God is to form a habit of remembrance. It’s so easy to forget everything he’s already done by being preoccupied with what you want him to do right here, right now. But by forgetting his blessings, you form a habit of ingratitude. By frequently thanking God for what he’s done, you build a habit of gratitude, which will also deepen your trust in God’s compassion, mercy, faithfulness, and power.

Find a blank notebook or a lovely scrapbook that can become your Remembrance Book. In it, write down ways in which God has answered your prayers. Keep letters, photos of loved ones, or newspaper clippings — anything that reminds you of answered prayers. Let your Remembrance Book be a tangible way to keep God’s faithfulness in the forefront of your heart.

Father, thank you for all the prayers you’ve answered during my lifetime. You’ve answered small prayers and big prayers, evening prayers and morning prayers, quiet prayers and loud prayers, anxious prayers and peaceful prayers. May my own prayers be shaped according to your faithfulness, becoming less selfish and frantic and more calm and trusting with each day that passes. In Jesus’ name. Amen.