A Biblical Model for Motherhood 1 Samuel 1:10-28

1. A Godly Priority Hannah’s priority was her God-given desire to have a child She understood that children are a blessing and a gift from God (Ps. 127:3, Ps. 128: 3-4) There is something wrong when children are looked at as burdens rather than blessings

2. Godly Prayer Children should be prayed for even before they’re born Many “barren” women in the Bible prayed and then gave birth to children who grew up to change the world

3. A Godly Purpose Hannah’s Godly Purpose was to give her child back to the Lord “I have no greater joy than to hear my children are walking in the truth.” (3 John 4) A wonderful prayer that you can pray for your children is Eph. 3:14-19

4. Godly Persistence Hannah prayed for Samuel before he was born, and she continued to pray for him after he was born No matter how dark, desolate, and difficult your situation may seem, keep on praying – that is “Godly Persistence” Because Hannah persisted, her sorrow was turned to joy

5. Godly Persuasion Hannah taught Samuel to love the Lord and worship Him Timothy’s mother and grandmother taught him about the Lord (2 Tim. 1:5) There is nothing greater or more important than raising a child for Jesus Christ