Marked By Hope recap -- May 14, 2012

Andrew did an outstanding job leading our "Marked By Hope" lesson yesterday.  The story of Hannah was a great one for Mother's Day.  Hannah showed her faith in God by trusting that He would show favor on her.  She promised to give her child to God if she received that blessing.

Hannah followed through with that oath to God.  She gave her son, Samuel, to God by committing that he would be a Nazarite.  The Nazarite's outward signs--the growth of hair, abstention from alcohol, and avoidance of contact with the dead--are illustrative of devotion to God.

Samuel grew up to be the final judge in Israel before Saul was chosen as king.

Andrew brought up a good point that not praying for people we love is a sin.  So we should all be sure to pray to God on behalf of our family.

Another point he made deals with our actions.  Our actions are what other people (especially our kids) judge us by.  We need to make sure what we do lines up with what Jesus told us to do.  Great stuff.

Make this a great week.  And remember, others are watching what you do.

Loyally yours,

Darren Bayne

"We must learn to apply all that we know so that we can attract all that we want."  Jim Rohn