Have you taken your vitamin G today? As we draw near to this special time of year, I want to share about a lady that was persistent in prayer, even in the face of opposition, and so full of thankfulness to God.
THANKFUL HANNAH WAS TORMENTED
Who was persistent in prayer even while tormented? Thankful Hannah! She suffered but still chose thankfulness. Tormented by her husband’s other wife, for not being able to give birth to a child, yet still she persisted in prayer for a child. Her faith was deep in the face of insults and opposition.
GOD’S LEADER ACCUSED HER
Not only did the insults come from Peninnah, but they came from God’s priest. Once a year Hannah and her family traveled to make offerings at the tabernacle. Hannah prayed in her heart, while her lips were moving. Yet, her voice could not be heard. “How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine!” Eli accused her.
Imagine the Lord’s priest accusing you of being a drunken woman, while you were praying. Discouragement would naturally come. Yet, Hannah persisted. Her faith didn’t waver, and thankful Hannah continued serving the Lord.
THE LORD REMEMBERED HER
1 Samuel tells us that the LORD remembered Hannah, and she became pregnant with Elkanah’s child. Such joy for them both as little Samuel came into the world. Yet, Hannah remembered the promise she made to the Lord. That her son, her only child, would be given to serve in God’s tabernacle. What a selfless woman she was. So many of us ladies might make a promise in the heat of a painful moment. Yet. will we follow through and keep it? Thankful Hannah did.
When several years passed, and Samuel grew older, Hannah took him to the Tabernacle intending to leave him there to serve. She praises the Lord, “And said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; in YHWH my horn is lifted high.” She’s getting ready to leave her child there, and yet, she praises and thanks the Lord. She didn’t have another child, but she kept her promise.
Thankfully, Hannah’s story isn’t over! The Lord was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters later. More children to give thanks to the Lord, more children to raise to serve the Lord. What a legacy, because Thankful Hannah was persistent in prayer!
So, have you figured out what Vitamin you should take everyday? Gratitude, Vitamin G has many many benefits, and it costs you nothing! https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/does-gratitude-rewire-your-brain/
Want more about thankfulness? Please consider reading about a wonderful song, “How Can I say Thanks” by Andrae Crouch https://mustardtrees.com/2025/11/25/how-can-i-say-thanks/
Grateful! Love the way you handled Hannah’s struggles and her reward
thank you for your feeback. She’s a lady I can definitely learn from
This is one of my favorite Bible stories. PTL for Samuel and all he did and gave to the LORD GOD. If we could all would give our children to God’s service what a wonderful world we would have. We need more vitamin G!!!