THIN SPACE
Let’s read together
1 Samuel 1: 1-20
Today we are exploring the beautiful story of Hannah and her faith. She was a woman in turmoil, was taunted because of her affliction, and had a heart full of distress. We read how year by year Hannah weeps for the fact her prayer is not being answered, her prayer that she be able to bear a child.
This story shows what continuous prayer can do. Hannah’s example is one that encourages us to pray through our distress. With the anguish and feeling that God was not hearing her cries, Hannah remained on her knees and did not become bitter. She prayed 3 times “I am your servant”, recognising that ‘My life is not just for me, I am wanting this also for you.’
We can so often pray for what makes us feel ‘happy’. But, as Hannah testified, in letting God take our burdens we are given more than what we estimate will bring us happiness – we are given God’s peace and His joy. Gifts that are beyond our understanding.
Let us take this hour to lay those burdens down. Jesus tells us “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” My prayer is that, just like Hannah, we will get up from this time of prayer with a smile on our faces, filled with God’s joy and peace!
Songs
Your love is strong – Jon Foreman - CLICK HERE
Joy – Lion of Judah - CLICK HERE
Joy of the Lord – Rend Collective - CLICK HERE