"Self-Concerned No More" -Continue

 As the sobs racked her body, Hannah spoke within herself to Jehovah. Her lips quivered as she mentally formed the words to express her pain. And she prayed at length, pouring out her heart to her Father. She did more, though, than just ask God to fulfill her desperate urge to bear offspring. Hanah was keen not only to receive blessings from God but also to give him what she could. So she made a vow, saying that if she had a son, she would dedicate the child to a life of service to Jehovah. - 1 SAMUEL 1:9-11.

Hannah thus set an example for all of God's servants when it comes to prayer. Jehovah kindly invites is people to speak to him openly, without reservation, pouring out their concerns before him as a trusting child would to a loving parent. (Read Psalm 62:8; 1 Thessalonians5:17.)  The apostle Peter was inspired to write these comforting words about prayer to Jehovah: "Throw all your anxiety upon him because he cares for you." - 1 PETER5:7. 

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