1 Samuel

Have you ever felt deeply blessed—and still deeply longing? In this 3-day devotional on Hannah in 1 Samuel, discover how to trust God when your prayers feel unanswered and your heart feels heavy. Learn what it means to wait on God, pour out honest prayers, and remain faithful through disappointment and comparison. Hannah’s story reveals how God sees you, hears you, and works even in seasons of silence. If you’re struggling with unanswered prayers, hope deferred, or feeling unseen, this devotional will encourage you to keep praying and believe He is faithful in every season of your life.

When God Doesn’t Answer Right Away

This study of the first chapter of 1 Samuel is adapted, with his permission, from a sermon preached by Rev. John Musyimi at North Point Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, in January, 2026. It aims to strengthen our prayer life and draw us closer to God by reminding us that God delights in answering our prayers when they express our faith and dependence on Him in our times of desperation. Over the course of this 15-Day Plan, with these 3D’s, we will take a gospel view of Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 1:1-28.

Desperate Prayer for Desperate Times

Join Lucinda Dooley on a 10-day journey exploring unwavering faith in, "I Have Faith for This." Inspired by David's battle with Goliath, Lucinda encourages believers to declare, "I have faith for this" in every circumstance. Emphasizing a heart for helping others, aligning with God's purpose, taking responsibility, understanding authority, and acknowledging God's control, this plan provides a condensed yet powerful guide for a purposeful and victorious year ahead.

I Have Faith for This

1 Samuel records the transition from the time of the Judges to the time of the monarchy. Although they were both selected by God and anointed by Samuel to be king, the divergent paths of King Saul and King David demonstrate that faithfulness and obedience to God are far more important than title or position.

Anointed: A Study in 1 Samuel

In this devotional, we'll explore chapters 16-31 as we meet a young shepherd boy named David. A man after God’s heart, watch David be chosen by God to become the next king of Israel, defeat a giant, and be relentlessly pursued by the jealous, mad king David would succeed. Learn about friendship, faith, and faithfulness. Discover how to resist the temptation for vengeance against someone who has wronged you, and how to find strength in the Lord even in the lowest moments in life.

1 Samuel 16-31: Waiting for the Crown

David's life is described in detail in the Bible. He was “a man after God's heart.” What exactly does that mean? How can we learn from David’s example? These and other questions are answered in this reading plan. Read along and discover how ancient stories are still relevant today!

David, a Man After God’s Heart

This five-day devotional explores key aspects of leadership that are deeply formative. Through an analysis of Samuel’s life, it invites you to reconsider what it truly means to embody God-led leadership.

EquipHer Vol. 44: "What Is Your End Goal?"

There is only one way to God, and it's through Jesus; but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. One way you can connect with God is through conversation. Conversation is when you desire to know what is on God’s heart and mind. Inquiring of God brings you into His Presence! Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you would walk away understanding the heart of conversation with God and be equipped to connect with Him!

Connect With God Through Conversation | 7-Day Devotional

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Four of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled 'Establishing the Kingdom, 1155 BC–1020 BC'.