Friday, July 30 Jehovah turned his attention to Hannah.​—1 Sam. 2:21.

[Áine]

Friday, July 30

Jehovah turned his attention to Hannah.—1 Sam. 2:21.

 

The cause of Hannah’s anxiety did not go away immediately. She still had to live in the same household as Peninnah did. And the Bible does not indicate that Peninnah’s attitude changed. So Hannah likely had to continue enduring her rival’s stabbing words. But Hannah was able to regain and maintain her inner peace. After leaving the matter in Jehovah’s hands, Hannah was no longer overwhelmed by worry. She allowed Jehovah to comfort and soothe her. Sometime later, Hannah was even blessed with children of her own! (1 Sam. 1:2, 6, 7, 17-20) We can regain our peace even if the cause of our anxiety remains. Even though we pray intensely and attend meetings regularly, some problems may persist. But from Hannah’s example, we learn that nothing can stop Jehovah from soothing our troubled heart. Jehovah will never forget us, and sooner or later he will reward our faithfulness.—Heb. 11:6. w20.02 22 ¶9-10

[Vinnie]

What are the causes of your anxiety? Sometimes they are not from the outside but internal and are like a thorn in the flesh that we cannot get rid of. Like Hanna, her problems never went away. She learned to cope with what vexed her from day to day and year to year but only with Jehovah's help. We also have our brothers and sisters to lean on for help and encouragement. But to be truly effective, we turn to Jehovah to help us endure and cope with what causes us anxiety.

[Elnathan]

Like Hannah who was regular in Shiloh. Christian meetings & prayer are key things that will help us to deal with anxieties. Jehovah will remember us & continue to sooth us. Moreover we will be rewarded to enjoy our Spiritual Paradise now & Perfect life in the near future.