1^st Samuel 2:1-10

I love prayer. Admittedly I don’t do it enough, but communication with the Lord is such an amazing privilege that we have been given. The Lord deeply desires communication with us. 1^st Thessalonians 5:16-18 reminds us to “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

I also love studying prayers that have been captured for us in the word of God. What a beautiful glimpse into the lives, hearts, fears, and desires of so many biblical persons. For me, this is one of the ways to see their humanity and their heartbeat.

To me, this prayer immediately stands out; 10 verses and not one request. What an image of what it is to give thanks to the Lord. So many times my prayers are filled with requests and frustrations – which by no means are bad things in-and-of themselves, but how beautiful is it to see a shinning example of Hannah pouring her heart out to the Lord, and what we see is a heart of gratitude and love. This prayer truly humbles me and brings forth a desire in my heart not just to love the Lord, but to tell Him how much I do.

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