1st Samuel 1:10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.
Lesson # [2] Hannah prayed in bitterness of soul. If one is feeling down and out and may feel as if God hasn’t answered as yet, it is okay for such a person to pray in “bitterness” of soul. Praying in bitterness of soul comes from the heart, and occurs when the person pours out their innermost and their deepest concerns to God without being socially, or politically correct.
Praying in bitterness of soul is not usually cute, nor do the words always come out right. When Hannah prayed, in the sanctuary, no words escaped her lips, and to the casual onlooker it was more of a mumble jumble than a prayer. But that’s alright with God, for He sees what man cannot see, and even if a person may not be able to express themselves intelligently, God understands the language of the soul as no mortal can, and He often responds in the positive as mortals can’t.
1st Samuel 1: 13 Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore, Eli thought she had been drunken. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. 15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.
1st Samuel 1:16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!