Way of Life:Hannah’s Prayers

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The following is excerpted from Woman and Her Service for God , a training course available from Way of Life Literature -
Hannah’s prayer for a son (1 Sa. 1:7-13)
She prayed to the LORD (1 Sa. 1:10). She didn’t pray to God as Elohim or Adonai ; she prayed to God as Jehovah , as the merciful, covenant-keeping Creator who made man and has continued to demonstrate His love to man even in the fall. Jehovah is the Redeemer, the Father, the Shepherd.
She prayed to the LORD of hosts (1 Sa. 1:11). This name emphasizes God’s omnipotent power. He can do anything. Hannah knew God and knew His character and prayed to Him on the basis of His love and faithfulness and power.
She prayed with fasting (1 Sa. 1:7). This is one of the many examples of fasting in the Bible. God’s people fasted for many.. Read More

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