Ancient Prayer: Hannah

My heart rejoices in the Lord…. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God…. He will guard the feet of his faithful servants.

1 Samuel 2 (NIV)

Beforeword:

Hannah’s prayer rises out of a season of deep pain—years of longing for a child, enduring misunderstanding and ridicule. When God answered her cry and gave her a son, she didn’t just rejoice quietly; she poured out her gratitude in a song of PRAYse that exalted God’s power, sovereignty, and faithfulness.

What stands out is that Hannah’s focus isn’t solely on her personal blessing. She praises God for who He is, not just for what He’s done for her. Her prayer reminds us that gratitude lifts our eyes from the gift to the Giver, turning personal victory into public worship.

It’s the kind of prayer that moves from the page into our own mouths.

Prayer For Today: Gratitude

Lord—
My heart sings,
not because life is perfect,
but because You’ve proven Yourself faithful.

You took the ache that lived in my chest,
the silent prayers only You could hear,
and turned them into joy I can’t contain.

There is no one like You—
no other place I can run,
no other Rock I can stand on
when the ground shakes beneath me.

You lift up, You bring down.
You close doors, You open them wide.
You write the ending before I see the beginning.

So I will boast,
not in my strength,
but in Your deliverance.
I will praise You,
not just for the gift,
but for being the Giver.

My mouth will tell the story:
God heard me.
God helped me.
God is faithful.

Amen.

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