Gratitude isn’t just something we give after the miracle—it’s a faith move we make before it ever shows up. That’s where the peace comes from. That’s where the strength kicks in.
Hannah’s Story: Waiting, Weeping, and Winning
Hannah knew disappointment. She prayed year after year for a child and nothing changed. She was mocked, misunderstood, and even mistaken for being drunk because of how desperately she prayed.
But here’s the turning point: the Bible says after she poured her heart out to God, “She went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast” (1 Samuel 1:18).
Pause there. She didn’t have her blessing yet. No baby in her arms. Nothing had shifted in the natural. But Hannah shifted in the spirit. She thanked God in advance. She held her head up. She acted like peace was already hers. And later, God blessed her with Samuel—the prophet who would anoint kings.
The Lesson for Us
Like Hannah, there are moments when you feel like you’ve hit the wall. You’ve prayed. You’ve cried. You’ve waited. But here’s the faith move:
- Thank Him for peace before your mind feels calm.
- Thank Him for provision before the bill is paid.
- Thank Him for healing before the test results change.
- Thank Him for abundance before the opportunities roll in.
Gratitude before the blessing isn’t pretending. It’s power. It’s saying: “God, I trust You so much I’m praising You now, even before I see it.”
Prayer
Lord, thank You for being faithful in the waiting. Thank You for peace that shows up before the answer does. Thank You for abundance already flowing toward me, even if I can’t see it yet. I choose Hannah’s faith—I lift my head and trust You right now. Amen.
