My husband Dave and I have led several discussions on Healthy Plate Discipleship – the framework FUMC Fort Worth sometimes uses to put spiritual practices into our daily lives.
Several years ago, Rev. Lance Marshall and Rev. Casey Orr led a retreat on spiritual practices designed around Healthy Plate disciplines: worship, pray, play, give, learn, and serve.
On first reading, it may not be apparent, but this passage is a reminder of the hope we have in God, especially in times of suffering.
Hannah’s story prompts us to reflect on those times in our lives when we feel deep longing, waiting for an answered prayer.
There is a lot to unpack here! For context, King Uzziah’s death left Isaiah and an entire nation uncertain about the future.