Hannah
1 Samuel 1 We don't know a whole lot about Hannah. We know her sister wife gave her a hard time about being barren. We know Hannah struggled hard herself with being barren. At the temple, she sought God's face in such a way she appeared drunk. Completely undignified and uncaring, she poured her heart out to the Savior, weeping bitterly. Have you ever wept bitterly? We're likely talking body shaking sobs here, gut wrenching to hear. There is no doubt that Hannah's desire for a child was deeply rooted. She was anguished over it, weeping bitterly. It attered to her a great deal. 1 Samuel 1:13-16 Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk and said to her, “How long are you going to stay drunk? Put away your wine.” “Not so, my Lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord. Do not take your servant for a wicked wom...