How To Persevere Like Hannah Discussion Guide
Summary
Pastor Alex delivers a Mother's Day message focused on perseverance, using the biblical story of Hannah as an example. She explores how Hannah, despite facing infertility and mockery, maintained her faith through consistent prayer and worship. The sermon emphasizes three main ways to persevere like Hannah: not letting pain silence prayer, keeping belief through silence, and giving God glory rather than just requests.
Intro Prayer
Lord God, we come before you with open and expectant hearts, ready to learn from your word. Help us understand how to persevere through difficult times like Hannah did. Give us wisdom to apply these lessons to our own lives and strengthen our faith through whatever challenges we face. In Jesus' name, amen.
Ice Breaker
What's the longest you've ever had to wait for something you really wanted? How did you handle the waiting period?
Key Verses
Romans 5:3-5
1 Samuel 1:7-20
Psalms 121:1-8
Questions
What areas in your life right now require perseverance like Hannah's?
How do you typically respond when facing prolonged periods of waiting or silence from God?
What does it mean to 'give God the glory, not just the request' in your prayers?
How can pain and struggles actually draw us closer to God rather than push us away?
What role does worship play in maintaining faith during difficult times?
How can we support others who are going through seasons of waiting?
What's the difference between perseverance and stubbornness in prayer?
How has God used periods of waiting in your life to prepare you for something greater?
Life Application
This week, identify an area in your life where you've been struggling to persevere. Like Hannah, commit to bringing this challenge to God daily in prayer, but focus on glorifying God rather than just making requests. Write down how this change in perspective affects your attitude toward the situation.
Key Takeaways
Don't let pain silence your prayer - use it to draw closer to God
Keep believing through the silence - maintain faith even when answers aren't immediate
Give God glory, not just requests - surrender outcomes to His plan
What feels like delay or denial might actually be divine positioning
Ending Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for teaching us about perseverance through Hannah's story. Help us to maintain our faith even in difficult times, to keep praying even when we don't see immediate answers, and to trust in your perfect timing. Give us the strength to persevere like Hannah did, always giving you the glory in all circumstances. In Jesus' name, amen.