Have you ever been crushed in soul. What a powerful set of words. I am being pressed in life and God led me to read 1 Samuel, so here it is . . .Hannah . . ."Then she pulled herself together, slipped away quietly, and entered the sanctuary. The priest Eli was on duty at the entrance to God's Temple in the customary seat. Crushed in soul, Hannah prayed to God and cried and cried—inconsolably." you see it don't you? She was Crushed in soul . . . Ouch, that is hard. Look at the priest, always jumping to conclusions . . . Just like the religious leaders . . . too sarcastic?? . . ."It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her closely. Hannah was praying in her heart, silently. Her lips moved, but no sound was heard. Eli jumped to the conclusion that she was drunk. He approached her and said, "You're drunk! How long do you plan to keep this up? Sober up, woman!" I am encouraged by this section of scripture. God has a Plan, and I have a hope, a sure HOPE that rests in HIM.
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