Come Follow Me for Teens: "My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord" (Ruth, 1 Samuel 1-7)

What this episode covers

This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on Ruth and 1 Samuel 1–7: “My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord.” In these chapters, we study three powerful stories that can help teens trust God in real life: Ruth choosing faith and loyalty when her future was uncertain, Hannah bringing her deepest heartache to the Lord in prayer, and young Samuel learning to recognize the voice of the Lord. Ruth teaches us that even when life feels broken or unclear, choosing faith one step at a time can open the door for blessings we cannot yet see. Hannah reminds us that unanswered prayers, painful delays, and deep disappointments can still become part of God’s greater purpose. Samuel shows us that the Lord can speak to young people — and that learning to hear Him often begins in quiet moments of listening and willingness. This episode invites teens to ask: Will I stay faithful when life does not go the way I hoped? What do I do with my disappointments and unanswered prayers? Am I creating enough quiet in my life to recognize the Lord’s voice? The message of Ruth and 1 Samuel is full of hope: God sees quiet faithfulness, hears sincere prayers, works through painful waiting, and still speaks to those who are willing to listen. Get the full Study & Teaching Guide here: https://joshdowns.com/cfm-resources Become a Come Follow Me for Teens member: https://www.joshdowns.com/cfm-membership