What Your Soul Looks Like On Lemon

# 9 – Today's Du-votional comes from 1Sa 1:9,10 “So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the tabernacle of the LORD. 10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD and wept in anguish. After the miserable meal where Hanna was reminded again of her barrenness, she heads off to the temple to pray. Please note her mood. She is in great anguish as she is wrapped in bitterness of soul. This word is also used to describe the bitter taste of acrid water or food. Just think of something that you might taste that would curl up your taste-buds and scrunch up your face. It's sourness to the nth degree. Now apply that condition to your soul and get a feel for how Hanna was feeling. Her barrenness was leaving a sour taste in her soul. (her very being) This bitterness of soul is found elsewhere in Scripture and it is the epitome of anguish. When Mordecai heard of the plan to eliminate all the Jews, he was overcome with bitterness. (Esth 4:1) When Job despaired of life itself, he was overcome with bitterness (Job 3:20) How's your soul today? Are you bitter in your present circumstances? Do you think it's wise to remain in that condition. Bitterness of soul makes you and all others around you miserable. Why not do what Hannah, Mordecai, and Job did. They poured out their bitterness before God, and God took care of the situation. Be patient and He will take care of yours as well.