Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Samuel 1:15-20
by: Stephanie Sholtz.
Hannah was so burdened and passionate in her petition to God that Eli confused her prayer with drunkenness. She poured out her soul before the Lord, unmasking the unbearable depths of sorrow and pain, not holding anything back. She did not know for some time if God would grant her request, yet she left with peace. Too often, we hold on to our deep unbearable feelings instead of taking them to the One who can help bear them. Sorrow, anguish, and anger can either separate us from God or, if we take them to Him, can bring us closer and help us learn to depend on Him.