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Dion Todd June 26, 2015 -
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After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the LORD. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly. 1 Samuel 1:911 ESV
Hannah poured out her heart to the Lord. She wanted a child so badly that the rest of her life seemed empty and nothing else really mattered. Her husband loved her and they had a great life, but she was troubled. Nothing but a child could seem to fill the hole in her heart. Though the priest Eli thought that she was drunk and insulted her, the Lord granted her request and she had a son.
It was not a necessity for Hannah to have a son. It was not a matter of life and death. It was something that she deeply wanted. When it is important to you, it is important to God. Of course, that doesn't mean that we will always get everything we want. Because our heavenly Father loves us, He will not grant us things that are harmful us, nor will He work against His own nature or His word. Listen closely and He will let you know His answer. Put your trust, your faith, and your hopes in Him.
It is time to pour out your heart. Get somewhere quiet and tell the Lord all about it. He already knows, but sometimes you have not because you ask not. Today is the day and may the Lord grant you your petition in Jesus' name.
Prayer: Father, You know what is in my heart, the thing that I have been longing for. If You will allow it, I humbly pray that you grant my petition, in the name of Jesus.