1 Samuel 1:1-11

¹⁰In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the Lord.¹¹And she made a vow, saying, “O Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” (1 Samuel 1:10-11)

1. We Should Pray

We must be real with God.

Sometimes I wonder if God isn’t as real in our lives as we wish He was because we aren’t as real with Him as He wishes we were.

2. We Should Be Persistent

⁶⁸Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. (John 6:68)

²Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. ⁴Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4)

3. We Should Trust God

¹⁷Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.”

¹⁸She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast. (1 Samuel 1:17-18)

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:29-31)

God has not forgotten you.

He will not forget you.

"Hope When You Feel Forgotten" Pastor Andrew Philbeck

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