Scripture: 1 Samuel 2.  

OBSERVATION
(Key verses)

1 Samuel 2:1-2 (NLT)

1 Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.

2 No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my life today?)

Today we hear so much about the needs of each other and often we are asked to pray with friends, or fellow believers, about their needs that are often so desperate, at the time. When last were you invited to a praise time, for answer to prayer? That would almost come as a shock to us! In this chapter of 1 Samuel, Hannah has stopped her world, and dedicated time to just praise God for answered prayer. I don’t know about you friend, but whenever someone shows appreciation for something I may have done for them, or given to them, it normally encourages me to give them even more. I know that God loves us all equally, but I would not be surprised if God is not also impacted by His appreciative children! The opposite to this is to be unappreciative and act like spoiled brats, by expecting God to automatically do something for you because of who you are or for what you have done. When you consider that it was our sin that sent Jesus to the cross, then we should stop and ask ourselves, who are we that God should do anything for us? We should always be mindful and confident of God’s ultimate control over the events in our lives, and we should be thankful for the ways God has blessed us. By praising God for all good gifts, we acknowledge his ultimate control over all the affairs of our life. Why not stop and give God praise for all things – family; church relationships; church ministries; friends; jobs; good health; food to eat; clothes to wear; etc. God’s miraculous hand is upon each of us, and He is so deserving of our praise every day in so many ways. He deserves our constant praise!

PRAYER
(What I will ask of God, in order for me to properly apply His Word to my life)

Lord, I am thankful for who You are, for what You did on Calvary and for all that You continue to do for me each and every day. Thank You for hearing my cry and for answering my prayers. There truly is no one like You! You are awesome, and so worthy of my praise and worship. Thank You for accepting me into Your kingdom and watching over me as Your child.

 

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