Point one: Intimate prayers express our true needs and desires to God.

Point two: Intimate prayers are led by the Holy Spirit.

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to discuss with your Growth Group.

  1. What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.

  2. What was something that stood out to you from Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.

  3. Read 1 Samuel 1:1-28. When you find yourself in a situation where it feels like God is saying no to your prayers, how do you usually react? Do you experience feelings of disappointment or confusion, or do you turn to your faith for understanding? How does this influence your relationship with God moving forward?

  4. Read 1 Samuel 1:11. What details of Hannah’s prayer stand out to you? What attributes of God does she highlight in her words? What was Hannah’s intention for her son through her vow? What does this reveal about her character?

  5. Why is it significant that Hannah dedicated her future child to lifelong service to God? As a parent, what sacrifices would this require of her? Why would this be worthwhile?

  6. Hannah asked God to look upon her sorrow, and He did. How does it affect you to know that the Creator of the universe, who has the power to shape worlds and lives, cares about you personally enough to listen to and answer your prayers?

  7. What does a commitment to serve God throughout your life resemble in your daily experiences? If you are a parent, is this a genuine aspiration you hold for your children?

  8. What challenges do you encounter when it comes to surrendering and trusting in God through prayer?

  9. What is it about challenging periods that heightens our recognition of our dependence on God? Reflect on a moment when you experienced this realization in your own life.

  10. In what ways can prayer serve as a reminder of God’s previous faithfulness, grace, and blessings in your life?