1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
2 There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
The first time I read this scripture I looked for some kind of deep meaning in it. As I reread it several times, and looked at the story behind it, I recognized in this scripture Hannah's deep reverence and gratitude for her Heavenly Father. It made me ponder my own view of my Heavenly Father.
During the last 3 months, as we have read and shared these scriptures about prayer, I have gained a stronger testimony of my Heavenly Father. I know that He loves me. I know that He can be my best friend. I know that I am His daughter. I know that He wants me to be happy. I know that He hears me. I have come to know Him more intimately and personally. I think that Hannah knew these things also. She also knew, as I do, that He is the creator, that He is all powerful and all knowing, and that all things are possible through Him. I'm not sure that I have words that can do justice to the awe that I am feeling as I think about His majesty and power. And to think that with all of the power of the universe and beyond, He cares about me.
I think Hannah knew, and she chose to show her gratitude through rejoicing. Today, I rejoice too. I rejoice in a beautiful world. I rejoice to live in America. I rejoice to be a wife and a mother. I rejoice to have the gospel in my life and to have a testimony of that gospel. I rejoice that I can share my testimony. I rejoice in a Heavenly Father that loves me, and I rejoice in all of you.
Love, Sis. Norris
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