Give Careful Thoughts to Your Ways

Week 2: Monday, January 14 – Saturday, January 19

 This Week’s Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 1 – 1 Samuel 4:1

This week’s Memory Verse:  1 Samuel 2:2

Monday, January 14:

            What things caused Hannah to be so bitter in her soul?

            What was Hannah’s response to her circumstances?

            What alternative actions could Hannah have taken?

            What is causing you to be “downhearted”, miserable, or bitter?

            God wants me to respond to my circumstance and to Him by…

Tuesday, January 15

            In what ways was Hannah mistreated or misunderstood that contributed to the misery in her heart?

            What was Hannah’s response to her circumstances?

            What choices could Hannah have made?

            What obstacles to fulfilling God’s call in your life are you facing right now?

            God wants me to respond to the obstacles by…

Wednesday, January 16

            After God answered Hannah’s prayer, what did she do?

            If you were Hannah, what thoughts might have run through your mind when it came time to hold up your end of the vow?

            What commitments have you made to God for this coming year (or last year) that you need His grace and strength to see you through to the end?

Thursday, January 17

            Why did Eli lose God’s blessing on his home and ministry?

            What does this say about the responsibility that adults, parents, mentors, leaders have in leading those entrusted to their care?

            Who do you know, who was raised in the house of the Lord, who is living an unrestrained life right now, away from God and His direction?

            Lord Jesus, how can I minister to that person’s need?

Friday, January 18

            What made Samuel effective as a prophet of God?

            How does God speak to us today?

            Lord Jesus, what are you saying to me today? 

Saturday, January 19

           Where was Hannah when she made her commitment to God?  Where was Samuel taken to find instruction for his life and prophetical ministry?

           Where will you be tomorrow?

           What’s the Point?