Trusting God with Our Prayers
Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 1:10-18 (Old Testament), Matthew 6:7-8, Philippians 4:6-7 (New Testament) Today we reflect on a powerful truth rooted in the unchanging Word of God: when we pray and surrender our requests to the Lord, we do not need to keep reminding Him, for He is faithful, all-knowing, and sovereign over all our needs. In the Old Testament, we see a beautiful example of this in the story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10-18). Hannah, barren and deeply distressed, poured out her heart to God, pleading for a son. She prayed with such intensity that Eli the priest thought she was drunk. Yet, after presenting her request, what did Hannah do? She left the temple, ate, and her face was no longer downcast. She didn’t return day after day, repeating the same plea as if God had forgotten. She entrusted her burden to the Lord and walked away in faith, trusting His will and timing. God heard her prayer, and in His perfect time, He gave her Samuel, a prophet who would serve Him mightily. Han...