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\u201cW<\/strong>hen your back is against the wall, try knees on the floor.\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n

5<\/sup><\/em>But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. 6<\/sup>And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7<\/sup>And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 10<\/sup>And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. 17<\/sup>Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. 20<\/sup>Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.<\/em><\/p>\n

I Samuel 1:5-7, 10, 17, 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.” – Abraham Lincoln<\/em><\/p>\n

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<\/p>\n

Philippians 4:6-7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victory Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When I have trouble, I will go to God first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhen your back is against the wall, try knees on the floor.\u201d 5But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. 6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7And as he did so … <\/p>\n

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