Hope Gives Peace

In reading 1 Samuel 1, the passage about Hannah made me think about what it means when another comes alongside you to agree with you in prayer before the Lord. It means hope. Eli's prayer—

 

“Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to Him.”

1 Samuel 1:17 (ESV)

 

—invoked Hannah’s response: “Let your servant find favor in your eyes." Then Hannah "went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad." 1 Samuel 1:18 (ESV)

 

Think about it. Someone, though, not at first, agreed with her pleas from sorrow before the Lord.

 

Her husband's other wife didn't. Instead, she “provoked her grievously to irritate her.”

 

Even her husband didn’t. He said, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” Logical and reasonable questions, but just not coming alongside.

 

Even Eli at first questioned her, thinking she was drunk. But, after hearing her heart, he came alongside her.

 

That’s what I love about praying with other moms. They hear my heart as I pray for my child. AND then they come alongside me in prayer.

 

And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for,

it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.

For where two or three come together in my name, I am there with them.

Matthew 18:19-20 (TEV)

 

 

 

If you would like other moms to come alongside you in prayer, join or start a Moms in Prayer group. Click here for the website link or email me at WA@MomsInPrayer.org and I will help you get started.