Persistence in Prayer Pays

1 Samuel 1:7, 10-11 NIV

[7] This went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up to the house of the Lord... [10] In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. [11] And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s and remember me, and not forget your servant...

 

Reading this I'm reminded of the character Dori from 'Finding Nemo' and the sequel aptly named 'Finding Dori', who had a catchy tune when circumstances made the characters wanting to give up, "what do we do, just keep swimming, just keep swimming". Well, what did Hannah do, just kept praying, just keep praying, just keep praying... "Ask, and keep asking, seek and keep seeking, knock and keep knocking..." Mt.7:7-8 and make your requests made known to God, and the peace of God which surpasses ALL understanding WILL guard your heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Php. 4:7)