Father
As we come before you today, we are thankful that we can bring our burdens, hopes, and dreams to you.
Lord, we pray that like Hannah, we may have the faith to come to you in our times of need. We ask that you hear our cries and help us to trust in your plan for our lives.
We pray that you will give us the strength to endure the trials and hardships that we face. Just as Hannah faced ridicule and persecution from her peers, we too may face obstacles and challenges. But we trust in your power to carry us through the difficult times.
Lord, we ask that you give us the patience to wait for your timing. Hannah waited for years to conceive a child, and we too may have to wait for your perfect timing in our lives. Help us to trust in your sovereignty and to find peace in your plan.
Finally, we ask that you speak to us as you spoke to Samuel. May we have ears to hear your voice and a heart that is open to your direction. We long to serve you and to fulfill the purposes that you have for our lives.
Thank you for your grace and mercy, and for the example of faith that we find in Hannah. May we follow her lead and trust in you with all of our hearts.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.