👤 The Biblical Person of the Day
🙏 Hannah – the Woman of Prayer
📌 Profile
- Name: Hannah
- Time of birth: approx. 11th century BC
- Place of birth: Israel
- Time of death: unknown
- Age: unknown
- Spouse: Elkanah
- Children: Samuel
- Occupation: housewife
📖 Short Story
Hannah suffered for a long time because she could not have children. In her distress, she turned intensely to God and prayed with great devotion.
She promised to dedicate her child to God if her prayer was answered. God fulfilled her desire, and she gave birth to Samuel.
Later, she kept her promise and gave her son into the service of God.
🔥 The Defining Moment
Her deep and sincere prayer in the temple.
✨ 7 Special Things About Hannah
- Suffered for a long time from childlessness
- Prayed intensely and from the depths of her heart
- Made a personal promise to God
- Was heard and had a son
- Faithfully kept her promise
- Gave Samuel into temple service
- Her prayer became an example
⚖️ Strengths & Weaknesses
✔ faithful
✔ persistent
✔ trusting
✔ committed
❌ suffered emotionally
❌ was desperate
❗ The Mistake That Shaped Her
No specific mistake is mentioned.
➡️ Her story shows more pain and trust than wrongdoing.
📜 Key Verse
“I have poured out my soul before the Lord.” (1 Samuel 1:15)
🧠 Life Lesson
Sincere prayer can change lives.
🎯 Application for Today
Bring your concerns openly before God – nothing is too small or too great.
❓ Question for You
What is on your heart that you should pray about?
📌 Context
Hannah lived in a time when childlessness was considered a heavy burden.
🔗 Connection
Her son Samuel later became an important prophet.
Conclusion:
Hannah shows that trust and prayer give strength even in difficult times.
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