Peninnah could be as wicked as she would, but as long as Hannah hid in the LORD her wickedness was useless. So long as Hannah had a shelter in the LORD the devil’s darts were fruitless. Hannah would not bear the affliction alone, it was too severe and relentless, but when she went to the house of the LORD she got help. What you are facing right now might be too much for you to bear, take it to the LORD. Many times I have hit a stonewall and more often than not I could not do anything on my own to help myself. There are times when I knew clearly that all possible efforts had been exhausted. But thanks be to God because every time I turn to Him, He helps me. I bless His holy name. Do you know how to turn to Him? He can hear the cry in your heart. He can see your wounded heart. When you are down and wounded He is up and ready to lift you up.

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD and wept in anguish. Then she made avow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your maidservant and remember me, and not forget your maidservant, but will give your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, no razor shall come upon his head. 1 Sam 1:10-11

…O LORD of hosts, Hannah worshipped God calling Him by one of His covenant names Jehovah-Sabaoth [LORD of hosts]. She worshipped Him who is the supreme commander of all the heavenly army. She was Provoking Him in this covenant title so that He would command His angels to fight for her. Worship is a spiritual warfare weapon. Worship releases the anointing that breaks yokes. Worship releases the anointing that heals our wounds.

LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” But you, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the lifter of my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustained me. Psalm 3: 1-5

He gives us rest when we worship. He gives us peace of mind. Worshiping God will give you peace that passes all understanding. David was cognizant of the fact that so many enemies surrounded him but he was not worried so long as God was his shield. David knew that any time he called on Him He would answer! “He never sleeps nor slumbers”. “His ears are always open unto the cry of the righteous.” The bible says that, “He gives His beloved sleep” [Ps. 127: 2.] He takes away worry and restores our peace. He knows what you are going through. He knows who has been unfair to you. The battle is no longer yours; your God has already interposed Himself in your struggles. “He has taken over your warfare. Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you…” [Exodus. 14: 13] You will overcome in Jesus name.

This is an excerpt from a book I co-authored with Pastor Justus. The book is titled “HELP!”?

To contact Pastor Abraham Obadare, the pastor of CACWOSEM in Queens, N.Y., please call 718-6588981 for prayers and other needs. He has just released the 2nd edition of his book titled “Chosen But Naughty.” Please call to obtain your copy. You may also listen to him on radio by logging on to www.eagernessofgod.org

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