How to approach God in prayer?
Both the broken spirit Hannah had in 1 Samuel 1 and the confidence described in the New Testament are actually two sides of the same coin in effective prayer.
Here’s the balance:
1. Hannah’s Broken Spirit (1 Samuel 1:10–20)
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Meaning: She came before God in humility, deep honesty, and total dependence.
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Why it worked: God “is close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18). True prayer isn’t about pretending we’re fine; it’s about laying our real burdens before Him.
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Lesson: Brokenness removes pride, self-reliance, and pretension.
2. New Testament Confidence (Hebrews 4:16, 1 John 5:14)
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Meaning: Because of Jesus, we can approach God’s throne boldly—not arrogantly, but with assurance that we are accepted.
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Why it works: Faith in Christ removes the barrier of sin, giving us access to God’s presence without fear of rejection.
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Lesson: Confidence rests on God’s promises, not our worthiness.
How the Two Work Together
Prayer that truly “works” often has both:
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A humble heart (knowing we don’t deserve it on our own).
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Faith-filled boldness (knowing Jesus made the way open for us).
Think of it like this:
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Brokenness is the attitude toward ourselves — “Lord, I need You, I can’t do this.”
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Confidence is the attitude toward God — “Lord, You can, and You promised You would hear.”
Biblical Blend:
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6–7)
Here, humility and trust operate together — and that’s the posture God responds to.
Be Blessed Beyond Measure!
Chris N. Braza
1. Ang Wasak na Puso ni Hana (1 Samuel 1:10–20)
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Kahulugan: Lumapit siya sa Diyos nang may kababaang-loob, katapatan, at lubos na pag-asa sa Kanya.
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Bakit ito pinakinggan: “Malapit ang Panginoon sa mga may pusong wasak at sugatan” (Awit 34:18). Ang tunay na panalangin ay hindi pagpapanggap na maayos ang lahat, kundi ang pagbubukas ng ating tunay na damdamin sa Diyos.
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Aral: Ang pagiging wasak ang nagpapabagsak sa ating pagmamataas at sariling kakayahan.
2. Ang Kumpiyansa sa Bagong Tipan (Hebreo 4:16, 1 Juan 5:14)
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Kahulugan: Dahil kay Jesus, maaari tayong lumapit sa trono ng Diyos nang may lakas ng loob—hindi kayabangan, kundi katiyakang tinatanggap Niya tayo.
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Bakit ito gumagana: Ang pananampalataya kay Cristo ang nag-aalis ng hadlang ng kasalanan, kaya’t maaari tayong lumapit nang walang takot na itataboy.
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Aral: Ang kumpiyansa ay nakabatay sa mga pangako ng Diyos, hindi sa ating sariling kabutihan.
Paano Sila Nagkakaugnay
Ang panalanging “epektibo” ay kadalasang may parehong:
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Mapagpakumbabang puso — “Panginoon, kailangan Kita, hindi ko kaya ito.”
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Pananampalatayang may lakas ng loob — “Panginoon, kaya Mo, at nangako Kang diringgin Mo ako.”
Halimbawa sa Biblia:
“Magpakumbaba kayo sa ilalim ng makapangyarihang kamay ng Diyos, upang kayo’y itaas Niya sa takdang panahon. Ipagkatiwala ninyo sa Kanya ang lahat ng inyong kabalisahan sapagkat Siya’y nagmamalasakit sa inyo.” (1 Pedro 5:6–7)
Dito, magkasama ang kababaang-loob at pagtitiwala—at iyan ang kalagayang pinakikinggan ng Diyos.
Sumaiyo Ang Pagpapalang Higit sa Lahat!
Chris N. Braza
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