Question for the Group:
Discuss with the group a time when each of you have had to pour out your soul before the Lord and how God responded.

Individual Challenge:
Why do you think the Lord shut up Hannah’s womb?

Questions for the Group:
Discuss with the group those things we can learn from looking at Hannah’s life and how she responded to God in various circumstances.

Individual Challenge:
What specifically did you learn about patience in this study?

Question for the Group:
What does INTERCESSORY PRAYER mean?

Individual Challenge:
What evidence do you give that you believe in your prayers?

Final Review:

Read the following New Testament verses together...

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4 NKJV

Hannah’s faith was greatly tested. When she was at her end, her husband, Elkinah encouraged her. “Am I not better to thee than ten sons?” This enabled Hannah to lift her spirits and go on. And yet she continued praying and believing and waiting. Are we willing to do the same?

Final Challenge

What prayer is on your heart today? Do you believe God can answer that prayer? If God were to say no to the prayer within your heart, how would you respond? Do you believe that God can change those desires of your heart to match His desires for you? Finish this study by reading Psalm 37:4—6