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Proverbs 31:28-31
"28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."

GOD answered HANNAH'S prayers!
This week we studied First Samuel to learn how Hannah prayed to our LORD. We can infer that she spent many hours in prayer because her will was in tune with GOD'S plan. What she wanted, a son, was what GOD blessed her with. That son, Samuel became the great prophet and judge of Israel and restored law, order, and regular religious worship in Israel. Samuel goes on to helping and influencing the Jewish monarchy by choosing and anointing Saul and David as kings of Israel! And, it all started with the humble and fervent prayer of Hannah! This woman had a PROFOUND impact on Jewish history, Christian history and world history! 

We round out this study with high praise from the last verses from the book of Proverbs; "Her children arise up, and call her BLESSED; her husband also, and he PRAISETH her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou EXCELLEST them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be PRAISED. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works PRAISE her in the gates." We can see how Hannah was all of these things. Without a doubt, she experienced trials and temptations, and when she needed help she prayed to GOD for help. We can all learn from Hannah's example. Praise the Lord!

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