Open Heaven For Teens Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Title: Hannah Prayed

Memorize: And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. 1 Samuel 1:10 (Nkjv)

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 1:10-20 (Nkjv)

[10] And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish.

[11] Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.”

[12] And it happened, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli watched her mouth.

[13] Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.

[14] So Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put your wine away from you!”

[15] But Hannah answered and said, “No, my lord, I am a woman of sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor intoxicating drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.

[16] Do not consider your maidservant a wicked woman, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief I have spoken until now.”

[17] Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him.”

[18] And she said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

[19] Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her.

[20] So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the Lord.”

Message:

Many women endure ridicule and mockery for situations beyond their control, but only a few stand strong in faith. One of such women was Hannah.

When Peninnah mocked her, Hannah did not retaliate with insults or fights. Instead, she poured out her soul before the Lord, crying earnestly for a child. At God’s appointed time, her prayers were answered, and she became the mother of six children, including Prophet Samuel.\

When people mock or insult you for what you cannot change, do not waste energy fighting them. Instead, run to God for comfort, strength, and solutions. Personally, when I was mocked for having a vision of building the largest church auditorium, I turned to God in prayer until He provided destiny helpers and resources to bring the vision to pass.

My dear child, learn from Hannah. When challenges come, don’t fight back physically—go on your knees in prayer until God answers.

Key Point:

Father, please give me a miracle that will make my enemies rejoice with me.

Hymn 4: Conquerors and overcomers now are we

Verse 1
Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro’ the precious blood of Christ we’ve victory
If the Lord be for us we can never fail,
Nothing ‘gainst His mighty power can e’er prevail.

Chorus
Conquerors are we, thr’o the blood of Jesus
God will give us victory, thro’ the blood of Jesus
Through the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.

Verse 2
In the name of Israel’s God we’ll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us but unto Him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood bought victory.

Verse 3
Unto Him that overcometh shall be given,
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from Heaven,
Over yonder He the victors palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.

Bible Reading In One Year: Isaiah 22:1–24:23, Galatians 2:17–3:9

Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye