Be Honest!

Today’s devotion is adapted from Monday’s daily bread.

9 Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the LORD's temple. [a] 10 In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the LORD. 11 And she made a vow, saying, "O LORD Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head."

12 As she kept on praying to the LORD, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk 14 and said to her, "How long will you keep on getting drunk? Get rid of your wine."

15 "Not so, my lord," Hannah replied, "I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the LORD. 16 Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief."

17 Eli answered, "Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him."

18 She said, "May your servant find favor in your eyes." Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.

1 Samuel 1:9-18

Last week has been one of the worst weeks I had from beginning of the year. I felt that I was such a failure in life. It seemed that I wasn’t able to manage and balance my time with my work, household chores, ministry and school work. I was very disappointed with myself. I even threw tantrums on Simon for no reasons. Then on Saturday night, suddenly it dawned upon me that I didn’t talk to God for this one week. (no wonder my week so terrible). Then I sat down on my table and begin to pour out all that I have been feeling for the past one week to God. At the same moment, I can feel His presence surrounding me and I could also feel my lightness of my heart. Praise God He is always there to listen!

Today, are you feeling frustrated with school, work or in ministry? Why not take this moment to talk to God and tell him everything. He is waiting for you. When you take 1 step towards God, He takes 50 steps towards you.