📖 TODAY'S BIBLE READING Tuesday, August 25 📜 OLD TESTAMENT 1 SAMUEL 1 — Hannah Prays for a Son 🎉 Congratulations on completing the book of Ruth! Today we begin the book of 1 Samuel. ✝️ NEW TESTAMENT 3 JOHN 1 — Walking in Truth 🎉 Congratulations on completing 2 John! Today we begin 3 John. 🌿 MAJOR PROPHETS ISAIAH 36 — Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem 🌿 TODAY'S REFLECTION 📜 1 Samuel 1 Hannah pours out her heart before God and faithfully keeps her promise when He answers her prayer. Her story teaches us about persistent prayer, surrender, and trusting God's timing. ✝️ 3 John 1 John commends Gaius for walking in truth and showing hospitality to fellow believers. Our faith should be visible not only in what we believe but also in how we support and treat others. 🌿 Isaiah 36 Assyria threatens Jerusalem and attempts to make God's people doubt His ability to save them. The chapter reminds us not to allow intimidating voices or circumstances to weaken our confidence in God. ✨ KEY VERSE “I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.” — 1 Samuel 1:27 🙏 PRAYER Heavenly Father, teach us to pray with the faith and persistence of Hannah. Help us trust Your timing, walk faithfully in Your truth, and remain confident in You when circumstances appear frightening or impossible. May our lives demonstrate genuine love and faithfulness toward others. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🌿 TODAY'S CHALLENGE Bring one deep concern before God in prayer today. Trust Him with the outcome, and look for an opportunity to encourage or support someone else in their walk with Christ. WE STUDY. WE PRAY. WE OBEY. WE GROW. UNTIL WE ARE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED. 📖✨🙏