Comments by John Fairless
Previously published on Lectionarylab.com
1 Samuel 1:4-20
Some of the most effective praying that is done may be with “wordless prayers,” such as that of Hannah. Nothing audible, no profundity of phrasing. Just straight up “pouring out my soul before the Lord.” (v.15)
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Hannah’s response to God’s goodness in answering …