Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
WORSHIP. Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
THANK. Write down 3-5 things you’re thankful for in the last 24 hours.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is Matthew 7:7-11. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from 1 Samuel 1 & 2:1-11 (Going Deeper: Isaiah 49:14-16 & Hebrews 6:10)
THINK. A Thought from Holly MacDonald…
Hannah had good reason to be upset and troubled. Her inability to conceive children made it difficult to fit in with societal and cultural norms. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, children were a source of labor for their families and if a wife was unable to conceive, the husband was given to a servant to bear children for her. “In her deep anguish, Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly.” (1 Samuel 1:10). Maybe you’ve found yourself here. Deeply troubled by your circumstances, discontent with God’s timing, and questioning God’s plan. Hannah’s action step shows us how in our darkest moments of doubt, anger, and frustration, we can turn to the one who is in control.
LIVE. Use these questions to help you reflect on today’s reading. It’s ok if you don’t answer every question every day! Then, try praying in the posture of prayer you read about each day.
1 | Where is prayer present in today’s main passage?
2 | What is happening before, during, or after the prayer?
3 | Is one person praying, or are people praying together? Who?
4 | Which postures of prayer did you notice?
Praying Facedown, Praying while Fasting, Praying while Kneeling, Praying while Mourning, Praying w/ Outstretched Arms, Praying while Sitting, Praying while Standing, Praying w/ Uplifted Eyes, Something Else?
5 | What was the answer to the prayer?
6 | How is God addressed and/or described?
7 | What did you learn about how you can pray today?
PRAY. Pray for yourself, a family member, a lifegroup/church friend, someone who doesn’t know Jesus, and the nations. Pick one each day or pray through them all every day.
TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!