In this video listen to 1 Samuel Chapter 1, read by Hannah Batley, followed by comments and prayer.

1 Samuel Chapter 1 gives us the backstory of the well known Biblical prophet Samuel. Hannah, Samuel’s mother, was barren and unable to have children. Her husband Elkanah’s second wife, Peninnah, would provoke Hannah to the point where the childless woman wept and refused to eat. Following a persistent prayer at the temple, Samuel was born, and once weaned, Hannah gave him back to the Lord at the temple, where Samuel would grow up and serve the Lord.

Weaning often occurred at the point of 3-4 years of age. The Lord God hears the prayers of his people. God hadn’t forgotten Hannah, and he hasn’t forgotten you. Our heavenly father knows what is best for us, and in his time he will act. Today, if you have a request, bring it before God, lay  ...