1 Samuel 1 | For This Child I Prayed (Mother’s Day 2026)

Pastor Gerrit shares a Mother's Day message from 1 Samuel 1, exploring the story of Hannah and what her life reveals about God's faithfulness in ordinary, painful circumstances. Hannah was a woman who wanted children but couldn't have them, mocked by a rival and overlooked by her culture, yet she brought her grief to God in raw, honest prayer rather than giving up or growing bitter. God didn't just answer her request, he shaped her desires, gave her peace before anything changed, and worked through her surrender to accomplish something far bigger than she had imagined. Hannah's story shows that God is drawn to ordinary people in real pain, and that worship isn't a response to getting what you want but a recognition of who God is.