Airplane Mode: Do This First

1 Samuel 1:1-20

Intro:

Have you ever been in a situation in which you knew you should pray, but for whatever reason you didn't?


Scripture Discussion & Application:

1 Sam. 1:1-2

Peninnah constantly reminded Hannah that she was blessed while Hannah wasn't. Have you ever been there – feeling so unblessed? How do you respond?

Have you ever been in a place where some troubling circumstances has taken your thoughts and separates you from the joy you have in the Lord?

1 Sam. 1:3-8

Interesting fact: Every time God introduced a woman in the Bible and said she was barren, He introduces a miraculous birth. What's this tell you about God?

When God's people begin with nothing but God, it is then He works. God's tendency is to take our total inability and make it His starting point? What's something that you need God to start?

1 Sam. 1:9-20

This story isn't about having children or not having children. What's it really about?
(It's about seeing a sovereign God and coming to Him with empty hands and a broken heart.)

Have you ever been in a place where the only person you could turn to was God?

Prayer doesn't get us things, it shows us things. Hannah was comforted because she realized that God was in control. How can you relate to this?

After Hannah's prayer, her heart was focused. What's it like when your heart is focused on God?

How can we continue to move forward as we wait for the Lord to answer our prayers? What's the key or secret to waiting?


Next Steps:

Are you in a situation that has you in despair? Spend some quality time with God this week and allow His presence in your life to set things back in prospective.

God will answer prayer... sometimes He answers immediately and sometimes He answers "in due time." What action steps should you take during your season of waiting?


How to Pray This Week:

Try this - In every scenario you encounter, pray first!

When you pray this week, pray from your heart (feelings) instead of your mind (thoughts). Don't get caught up in figuring out the right words, but approach the Lord with the right heart.

Pray along with our church for the 21 days of prayer.


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Happenings

21 Days of Prayer - Be sure to participate in our church's 21 days of prayer. Use the guide from the cards you received on Sunday, or follow along on Facebook.