Hannah prayed fervently and persistently to God for a child, despite her prayers going unanswered. She was obedient, believing, and selfless in her prayers. While God's promises assure that faithful prayers will be answered, answers don't always come when we want. Christians should continue praying to God with humility, acknowledging him as ruler, as Hannah did when her prayer for a son was ultimately answered and she gave birth to Samuel who would become a prophet.

1. Hannah’s Prayers
1 Samuel 1 & 2

2. The
Whole
Story

3. Elements of Hannah’ First Prayer
• Hannah was obedient – 1:7
– John 9:31
• Hannah was fervent - 1:10, 1:15
– James 5:16
• Hannah was persistent – 1:12
– Luke 18:1-8
• Hannah was believing – 1:18
– James 1:5-6
• Hannah was selfless – 1:11
– James 4:2-3

4. Problem with Unanswered Prayers
• Promises?
– Matthew 21:21-22
– John 15:7
– James 5:14,15
• Application – who, when?
– - 2 Timothy 2:15
• Example of an Unanswered Prayer
– 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

5. Christian Promises
• Romans 8:26-28
• Colossians 1:9-11
• Philippians 4:11-13
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• Ephesians 3:20-21

6. Hannah’s Second Prayer
• Praises God
• Shows Humility
• Acknowledges Him as Ruler
• Prophesies the coming King - Jesus