Lessons From Hannah

May 11, 2025    Pastor Reid McAteer

Today, we delve into the powerful story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, exploring how her faith journey can inspire and guide us in our own spiritual walks. Hannah's story teaches us the importance of being honest with God about our struggles and sorrows. Like Hannah, we're encouraged to pour out our hearts to God, trusting in His faithfulness even when our prayers seem unanswered. The sermon emphasizes three key lessons: remembering we are God's children before anything else, living based on God's faithfulness rather than our circumstances, and honoring God after He answers our prayers. This message challenges us to examine our own prayer lives and our responses to God's blessings. Are we living in childlike faith, trusting God's promises even before we see results? And when God does answer, do we remember to give back to Him in gratitude? Hannah's dedication of Samuel reminds us that true joy comes not from the blessings themselves, but from our relationship with the Blesser.