Hannah

By Randall Johnson

Summary

A monologue based on 1 Samuel 1, relating what true prayer and dependence on God looks like.

Characters

Hannah

Script

Lord, Yahweh,
How can I eat? How can I drink?
my soul is torn up inside me
My rival is continually provoking me because of my barrenness.
Elkaneh is so loving and giving
but in spite of his love, I still feel that I am lacking something.
I am downcast and cannot lift my head.
Oh Lord Almighty,
if you will only look upon your servant's misery and remember me,
and not forget your servant but give her a son,
then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life,
and no razor will ever be used on his head.

Here I am before You, the only one who can do what I need done. I have asked you many times and so far you have not granted my request. But I am asking again. I know you love me. I know you care. Your silence so far does not mean that you are deaf to my request. I will trust your timing. I will trust your love.

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Copyright Randall Johnson, all rights reserved.
This script may be used without royalty payment, provided no charge is made for admission to the performance. In return for free use the author would like to be told of any performance. He may be contacted at randalljohnson@centralchurch.com