Pray

Service at Estrella Mtn Church on March 16, 2025.

In this sermon exploring the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel we learn the importance of persistent prayer. Her struggle with infertility and her fervent prayers to God serve as a profound example of faith and perseverance. We're reminded that prayer isn't about controlling God, but about aligning ourselves with His will. Hannah's story teaches us to pray until something happens - not necessarily until our circumstances change, but until we are changed. This message challenges us to examine our own prayer lives. Are we approaching God with the same intensity and vulnerability as Hannah? Are we willing to surrender our deepest desires to Him, trusting in His wisdom and timing? As we reflect on Hannah's journey, we're encouraged to bring our own struggles before God, knowing that He hears us and responds - though perhaps not always in the ways we expect.