Hannah’s Lament

Hannah’s pain runs deep, and she does not wait until she feels better to pray. She does not search for the right words or steady her emotions before approaching God. In her deep anguish—broken, weeping, and without answers—she turns toward God anyway. What Hannah is doing has a name: lament. Lament is bringing your pain to God in prayer, and it is one of the most courageous acts of faith a person can take...