Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Samuel 1:10-17
by: Joan Small.
Hannah was desperate for a child and prayed earnestly and in agony. Her desire was great and her prayer was deep because she wanted a relief from the pain of being childless. Eli, seeing her mouth moving and not hearing any sound, assumed she was intoxicated and confronted her about her behavior. Hannah revealed her desperation in asking God for a favor and Eli came in agreement with her, asking God to let it be as she asked. The power of agreement strengthened Hannah. She rose with confidence, believing that her prayer had been answered. Like Hannah, it is when things seem to be hardest that we should continue to persevere.