How can Hannah's faithfulness in 1 Samuel 1:28 influence your prayer life? Hannah’s Moment of Dedication “So now I lend him to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is lent to the LORD.” (1 Samuel 1:28) What Hannah’s Faithfulness Looked Like • Fulfilled her vow exactly as promised • Released her most precious gift back to God without hesitation • Centered her response on worship rather than self-congratulation • Trusted God’s ongoing care for Samuel beyond her own reach Ways Her Example Shapes Your Prayer Life • Commit before you petition – Let every serious request include a willingness to obey whatever God requires (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5). • Keep your word after God answers – Faithfulness is proven by follow-through, not by intensity in crisis (Psalm 116:12-14). • Surrender the answer back to Him – View every blessing as something to steward, not to cling to (James 1:17). • Turn gratitude into worship – Immediately acknowledge the Giver, not just the gift (Luke 17:15-16). • Trust God’s ongoing plan – Release anxiety; God loves your answered prayer more perfectly than you do (1 Peter 5:7). • Offer yourself along with your request – Present body, mind, and future as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1). • Pray continually, confidently, persistently – Let Hannah’s perseverance fuel steady communion with God (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 4:6). Putting It into Practice 1. Before making a request, state how you will honor God when He answers. 2. When the answer comes, fulfill that commitment promptly. 3. Dedicate the blessing back to Him—whether a child, a job, or an open door. 4. Celebrate with worship, Scripture reading, and public testimony. 5. Keep trusting God with the outcome, just as Hannah left Samuel in His hands. |
    |