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SAA Notes
Life is never smooth and has never been smooth. Godliness gives strength in difficulties, not escape from them. What speaks to your heart and soul in Hannah’s prayer?
SJA Notes
* God of Wonders, we are fools if we think You do not exist, that there is no God. You look down from heaven – May we be found seeking You.
“For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and on them he has set the world.”
There is much wisdom in Hannah’s prayer, no doubt hard-won and tested through tribulation.
We can be reminded of Job – Of who God is and how we view His actions, and our own reactions to His work.
Hannah knows that God makes poor and makes rich, He brings low and He exalts, He takes life and He gives life.
These are real truths that strongly impacted Hannah in her life, and they are to be the same for us.
Hannah was humbled before the Lord, and her thanks for His blessing upon her is heartfelt and deep.
In Job we read,
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.”
And further,
“Have you an arm like God, and can you thunder with a voice like his?”
We do not command the morning.
We do not cause the dawn to know its place.
We cannot loose the cords of Orion or send forth lightnings.
The Lord does these things, He is God!
Creator, Sustainer, Life-Giver – There is none like Him!
* Gracious God,
You are the great Creator God – Praise You!
Help us please to know You better today, Your power and Your majesty.
Please write Your word on our hearts today.
Amen.