In Her Steps – Waiting Mothers – 1 Samuel 1:15

In Her Steps

Waiting Mothers – 1 Samuel 1:15
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

Let’s walk In Her Steps and explore the paths walked by faithful women who knew joy, pain, waiting, fear, and hope. Lois and Eunice model generational legacy and an enduring faith, while Hannah’s story encourages waiting mothers. We’ll learn from Naomi, who shows us how God meets us in grief, and Mary, who reminds every scared or uncertain parent that God is near, even in the unknown. Through their stories, and others, we’ll discover a faith that guides our steps, shapes our families, and points us toward the God who sees every season of motherhood and every heart that longs to nurture, lead, or love.

May 10 – Generations – 2 Timothy 1:5

May 17 – Waiting Mothers – 1 Samuel 1:15

May 24 – Sacrificial Mothers – Exodus 2:3

May 31 – Foster & Adoptive Mothers – Exodus 2:10

June 7 – Grieving Mothers – Ruth 1:20

June 14 – Scared Mothers – Luke 1:30

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Waiting Mothers

1 Samuel 1

1. Our hearts’ can both encourage us and crush us.

As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Micah 7:7

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

Notes:

2. Our hardest can bring us closest to God.

But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. Psalm 73:28

The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.

Psalm 145:18

Notes:

Brooke Buckmaster

“The idea of awaiting motherhood for me started with a persistent prayer as a little girl. Growing up without my own mother, I longed to be one. Through trials and loss, God met me in my tears and answered prayers that were heavier than I could hold alone. Every hardship was an opportunity to invite God into the midst of heartache and allow him to reshape my heart. It’s a blessing to be comforted by our loving father and to continue to have faith in the goodness of God.”

3. Our to God is a significant moment in our lives.

^2b Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. ³ And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure. James 4:2b-3

“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” Matthew 21:22

If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. Psalm 66:18

Notes:

Challenge:

What do I need to release so that I can sit in and have what God has next for me?

You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Psalm 139:5

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

This week examine your heart’s condition towards God as you wait. Write down 3 things you need to change while you wait.

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Read Exodus 2  in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.