![]() ![]() ![]() When we are distracted by opposition, negativity, or self -doubt that will come, we can resolve to seek God’s word for renewed hope and walk in the victory that is in Christ Jesus. Speak life and victory over our circumstances, spirit, and future. When we face difficult seasons or relationships that seem unbearable or hopeless, let us be encouraged by Hannah’s commitment to trusting God. Although her circumstances were overwhelming and she could have easily lost hope, she resolved to be victorious in Christ Jesus ( 1 Samuel 2:1b). While Hannah wept and was distraught by this ongoing ridicule, she did not stop praying and seeking the Lord. Hannah was taunted initially for being barren by Elkanah’s second wife Peninnah for many years ( 1 Samuel 1:6-7). Similarly to Hannah, our unwavering commitment to pursuing God in prayer and thanking Him for continued blessings keeps us be connected and encouraged that God has not forgotten about us.Īs we continue to reflect and give God thanks and praise for His faithfulness, our perspective will encourage and will serve as a reminder of God’s steadfast presence in our lives. After God granted Hannah the blessing of her son Samuel, she continued to give God praise. There is no rock like our God.” Hannah recognized God’s ultimate sovereignty and that God’s faithfulness prevailed.ĭuring trying times, remembering God’s faithfulness will strengthen, encourage, and remind us that He has not abandoned us. 1 Samuel 2:2 states, “there is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you. Remember God’s FaithfulnessĪs Hannah prays to God, she gives Him thanks and remembers His faithfulness. Surrender your all to the Lord and allow God to move in and through you and your circumstance. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” God’s great love for us covers us each day. When words are not adequate, Romans 8:26 states, “the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. God can handle every weight, burden, uncertainty, or fear we have. However, in our greatest seasons of strife or despair, God desires for us to draw close to Him. At times, we may believe that God cannot handle the weight of our situation. 1 Samuel 1:16 states “I have been praying here out of great anguish and grief.” Although God already knew Hannah’s plight, she surrendered every raw emotion she was feeling.Īs we continue to grow in our relationship with God and spiritual maturity, God does not want us to sugarcoat where we are. She poured all her emotions before the Lord. When Hannah prayed, she did not hold back. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/MangoStarStudio 2. God welcomes us like a loving parent and hears us through prayer. Today, I invite you to not lose heart and continue to pray persistently to God, surrendering every emotion, doubt, fear, and anxiety over to Him. When we pray, we acknowledge that we are not in control and are welcoming God’s sovereignty. Praying to God persistently deepens our relationship with God and is an act of worship and surrender. When things are not going to plan or the outcome is not what we would like, it is easy to stop praying or believe that God has abandoned us. God calls for us to persistently pray for strength, wisdom and petition our requests with consistency, confidence, and steadfastness. 1 Samuel 1:15 states she “poured her soul before the Lord.” And her prayers were not just a one-time event, but she prayed with an intensity and focus. Despite the difficult circumstances she faced, Hannah persistently prayed to God.ġ Samuel 1:12 states that she kept on praying to the Lord. Hannah was angry with God and wept before the Lord. ![]() In 1 Samuel 1, we see that Hannah is barren and is dealing with her husband Elkanah’s second wife Peninnah taunting her for not having children ( 1 Samuel 1:2). Here are four lessons we can learn from Hannah’s story and prayer life: 1. Our circumstances may not always yield our desired outcome, but God wants us to continuously pray to Him with courage, boldness, and expectation. ![]() Like Hannah, we also face difficult challenges and difficult seasons in life, but being diligent in seeking God in prayer will guide, uplift, and encourage us to move forward in faith. ![]()
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