1. Persistent prayer (v. 12,)  “she continued praying before the Lord.” Hannah’s determination to have her request answered is an example for us to follow. In the Gospels, Jesus taught that prayers have to be persistent by asking, seeking, and knocking. How persistent are your prayers?

2. Intense Silent Prayer (v. 13,) "Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard." Her prayers were from the heart without making a sound. This shows that we can be in intense prayer throughout the day without having to make a sound. We can pray without ceasing wherever we go (1 Thess. 5:17.)

3. Profound Prayer (v. 15,) “I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord." This is how Hannah describes her intense silent prayer. It was the act of a profound prayer that welled up from the depths of her soul. There are moments in life when we need to pour out our soul before the Lord, especially when we are distressed and full of sorrow.” (1 Sam. 1:10.)

4. Affirmed Prayer (v. 17,) “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition.” It is very comforting to know that the Lord inclines His ear, hears our prayers, and he answers them according to His riches in glory. (Phil. 4:19; Ps. 116:1-2.) Reminding ourselves of God's faithful character and the promises in the Bible will affirm that He will answer us.

5. Answered Prayer (v. 20,) “in due time Hannah conceived.” God demonstrated His faithfulness and generosity by answering Hannah's prayer. What seemed an impossibility, God demonstrated His great ability to make things possible (Mark 9:23.)

Hannah's actions and prayer remind us of the encouragement we find in Jeremiah 33: 3, “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Let the peace of Christ fill your heart as you make profound prayers to the Lord God who will answer them at the right time.