Praising God After the Breaking

Scripture Focus

"And Hannah prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.’" – 1 Samuel 2:1–2 (ESV)

Devotional Reflection

Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2 flows out of both answered prayer and deep surrender. She had longed for a child, endured ridicule, poured out her soul in anguish—and then entrusted her only son back to God. Her praise came not because life was easy, but because she had seen God’s faithfulness firsthand.

It’s not hard to praise God when our prayers are answered exactly as we hoped. The challenge is praising Him after the breaking—when surrender has cost us something real, and trust still requires letting go.

Hannah’s song reminds us that God’s holiness and strength are not dependent on our circumstances. He remains our rock—steady, unchanging, and worthy of worship—even in the tender places where trust feels costly.

Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust

God’s goodness is worth praising, even when the path to it was paved with surrender.

Breath Prayer: Inhale: “You are my Rock…” Exhale:  “…I will rejoice in You.”

Practical Application

Set aside five minutes today to thank God for His faithfulness in a season that was difficult. Be specific, naming how His character showed up even in your pain.

Journal Prompt

When have I seen God’s goodness in the aftermath of a hard surrender? How did it change the way I trusted Him?

Closing Prayer

Lord, You are holy and unchanging. Teach me to rejoice in You, not only when life feels full, but also when trust feels costly. May my praise be a testimony that You are faithful in every season. Amen.

Invitation to Live with Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

Praise rooted in trust shines brightest when it grows from the soil of surrender.