Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 1:17

We don’t like to wait. From standing in line at the grocery store to anticipating God to move in our situation, each of us is familiar with the dreaded experience. The question then is not, “Are we going to wait,” but rather, “HOW are we going to wait?” Discover today how to avoid emotional fits of impatience and doubt, and develop a biblical strategy for waiting well.

A 3-day devotional to encourage women trying to conceive.

When it comes to fasting, there are so many things to consider, from what to stop eating, how long, and how to stay healthy. We often forget the most important thing—the biblical principles of what to expect and how to persevere! In this 3-day devotional, you’ll discover how to biblically pray and obey God in the middle of your fast.

In this devotional, we will review a familiar text in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter one. Most times, when these verses are taught or preached, it zeroes in on Hannah’s barrenness. Let’s review this text in a different light. What do you do when you are faced with a hard reality? How do you handle your adversity and the adversary that provokes you? Over the next three days, we will glean and apply three Biblical principles to help you cope with your divorce.

Being a single mom might be the hardest job in this world. Perhaps it is even more so when combined with raising a boy in today’s society. Despite the challenges, God has provided a way. This devotional is meant to equip all the loving moms with the tools they need to help their sons become men of God.

Disappointment, in one way or another, happens to us all. How we process the disappoint determines if it will be the foundation for God to do a miracle or if it will be an anchor that weighs us down.

Overcoming the shame of rejection requires getting to the root of the lie you believed when you were forsaken and hurt. The Lord loves you, and He still has a 'good' plan for your life, but you won't experience the good if you keep living and loathing in shame. God wants to heal your shame and give you His Joy in exchange for sorrow. Will you trust Him?

Are you struggling to face the darkness of this world? You're not the only one crying out to God and wondering if He hears your prayers. Embrace these three powerful secrets from Bible desperados who knew what it meant to pray from rock bottom, with no way out but up circumstances.

One year can change the entire world, whether in the Bible or in our lives. Hannah’s blessing in the birth of Samuel manifested a miracle that would teach her important lessons in the process. These lessons are crucial for us to learn how to navigate the chaos, irritants, recovery pains, and deeper pains. 1 Samuel teaches us that worldly pain is a righteous pathway to God’s ultimate promise!

A study of 1 Samuel 1-3. A look at Hannah and Samuel and how God used both of them to change a nation. Be encouraged that God is in control, encouraged that God’s plan is perfect and oftentimes beyond our wildest dreams, and encouraged to find the joy in the midst of the grief and sacrifice.