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Hannah prayed:
“My heart rejoiceth in the Lord”

Mary prayed:
“My soul doth magnify the Lord”

Hannah prayed:
“Mine horn is exalted in the Lord”

Mary prayed:
“And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour”

Hannah prayed:
“My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies: because I rejoice in thy salvation”

Mary prayed:
“For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed”

Hannah prayed:
“There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God”

Mary prayed:
“For he that is mighty hath done great things; and holy is his name”

Differences and Similarities we see with Hannah's life in relation to Our Own

• Hannah prayed and believed
• Do we believe in our prayers?
  
  
• Hannah dedicated her son to God
• Have we dedicated our children to God?
  
  
• Hannah was filled with faith
• Do we have hearts of faith or do we give up?
  
  
• Although it was difficult to be so, Hannah remained patient
• Are we willing to wait on God’s answer or do we try to work things out on our own?

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