Hannah's Prayer - 1 Samuel 2: 1-11

The prayer of Hannah is rich in theological content and illustrates the highest respect for God and his ways. If this prayer sounds familiar, it might be because of the close parallels it has with Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1:46 and following. The prayer is also given in the form of song or poetry. It is a well constructed, highly contemplative prayer. In this sermon, we will explore the idea of prayer being a part of action and willingness to participate in the agenda of God. It is my prayer that we will expand our idea of praying as a manner of speaking which can at times be unstructured or other times the result of thoughtful structure and organized reflection.