"Heart Cry" by Kirk Hunt

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. (1 Samuel 1:10 KJV) Please read 1 Samuel 1: 9-18

Hannah appeared before the altar and poured her heart out before God. No lyrical or poetic phrases were spoken. Not one theological utterance, elegant or otherwise, came out.

Hannah's heart gushes out raw, unfiltered grief and sorrow. To the untrained eye, Hannah's heart-cry makes her look under the influence. Even Eli, the High Priest, jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Despite her hurt and pain, Hannah chooses carefully. She appears before God. She tells Him all that's on her heart.

Never think God doesn't see you and your situation. Always remember that He cares for you and yours. Know that He will move in your situation.

Hannah's appeal to God draws a response. The prophet Samuel is the first of Hannah's six children. God answers her season of lack and sorrow with a season of plenty and joy.

No matter how deep your hurt or anguish, carefully choose your response. Appear before God. Let it all out.

He understands tears and sobs. He sees the pain and sorrow that you keep hidden from everyone else. He will respond to you.

Hannah eventually writes a song of praise for God for His answer to her heart-cry. He has an answer that will make your heart sing. Are you willing to tell Him all about it?

Think: No matter how much I hurt, God cares and He will respond.

Pray: “Lord, I am here. Please, hear my prayer.”

Copyright © June 2008, Kirk Hunt