The Power of a Mother's Prayer
Reading
1 Samuel 1:9-18
9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the Lord.10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth.
13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.
Devotional
Hannah's fervent prayer for a child reminds us of the power of persistent, heartfelt prayer. Like Hannah, we may face situations that seem hopeless, but God hears our cries. Today, reflect on areas in your life where you need to cry out to God with renewed vigor. Remember, your prayers matter, and God is listening. How can you approach prayer with the same intensity and faith as Hannah? Consider keeping a prayer journal to track God's faithfulness in answering your prayers.
1 Samuel 1:9-18
9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the Lord.10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth.
13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.
Devotional
Hannah's fervent prayer for a child reminds us of the power of persistent, heartfelt prayer. Like Hannah, we may face situations that seem hopeless, but God hears our cries. Today, reflect on areas in your life where you need to cry out to God with renewed vigor. Remember, your prayers matter, and God is listening. How can you approach prayer with the same intensity and faith as Hannah? Consider keeping a prayer journal to track God's faithfulness in answering your prayers.
Recent
Archive
2026
January
Faith Over LogicWatering Dry SeedsHis Word Never FailsThe Unchanging Nature of GodThe Death That Brings LifeRenewing Your MindChosen and Set ApartGrowing Through the WordWorship in Spirit and TruthDifferent in Every Way, Every DayFrom Assent to AssignmentThe Call to GoThe Power of Your TestimonyTeaching Through LivingThe Posture of a ServantSeeking First the Kingdom
February
Love Is Not a Feeling—It's a DecisionThe Condition of Humanity and the Need for GraceThe Greatest Extent of LoveThe Open Door—Responding to God's LoveLiving in the Overflow of God's LoveThe Gateway of Authentic LoveLove Without ReservationFrom Self-Centered to Self-SacrificingLove That CoversLove in Motion—Your Mission FieldLove That EnduresLove That BindsLove That CoversLove Without BoundariesBeyond Our LimitationsThe Foundation That HoldsWalking by Faith, Not SightThe Cross: Love Without LimitsLove That Flows Through Us
March
Created as God's InvestmentRedeemed and RestoredConnected to the VineProducing Kingdom ReturnsLiving as Kingdom CapitalYou Are God's InvestmentSubduing Your MarketplaceShine Your LightBorn Again for PurposeCommitted to Kingdom ReturnYou Are Kingdom CapitalThe Purpose of PruningBreaking the Spirit of RobberyStoring Treasures in HeavenAligning with Kingdom EconomyYou Are God's InvestmentSubduing Your MarketplaceThe Pruning ProcessFrom Addition to MultiplicationOccupying Your FrontierThe Title Deed of Your Life
April
The Inspection BeginsDemolition Before RenovationNatural and Spiritual AlignmentLiving as the Dwelling PlaceWhen Love Showed UpThe Spotless SubstituteThe Empty Tomb Changes EverythingFollowing His FootprintsYour Response to His WhyYou Are Not Your OwnDemolition Must HappenBuilding According to God's BlueprintStop Defiling the TempleRepentance Is Changing, Not Just Saying SorryThe Temple You've BecomeDemolition and RenewalBuilding According to His BlueprintFurnishing with PurposeThe Sacred Art of BreakingWaiting in the StillnessThe Purpose Behind the Pain
May
The Power of TestimonyRevealing the MasterpieceThe Peace of JustificationStanding Firm in GraceHope in the Midst of TrialsThe Love That Floods Our HeartsResponding to SalvationCounting the Cost of DiscipleshipLetting the Dead Bury Their DeadBreaking Covenant with DarknessThe Wrestling Match for Your SoulYour Destiny Is in Your HandsThe Foundation of SecurityConvinced Beyond DoubtThe Cost of CommitmentCommitted Through the FirePursuing the Promise
1 Comment
Amen!!