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When You’re Grateful But Still Hurting | Hannah Sermon Series | John Giftah
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- Aug 17, 2026
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Summary
Do you ever feel a "tug-of-war" in your soul—where you are genuinely grateful for God’s blessings on one hand, but carrying deep grief or unmet longings on the other? In this powerful opening to our new series on the life of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1, John Giftah shares a vulnerable look at his own life and the lessons we can learn from Hannah’s journey. Even though Hannah had a loving husband and a "double portion" of favor in her home, she carried the heavy burden of barrenness. John challenges the idea that Christians must choose between a "lane of gratitude" or a "lane of grief." Instead, he explores how we can be fully honest with God about our struggles without losing sight of His faithfulness. If you are waiting on a miracle, a life partner, a career breakthrough, or any "incomplete" area of your life, this sermon will encourage you to bring your whole self before the Lord. Key Highlights: The "Two Lanes" of the Christian Walk: Why you don't have to choose. Hannah’s Reality: Favored by man, but waiting on God. Vulnerable reflections on being a Christian single and waiting on God's timing. Overcoming the trap of focusing so much on what’s "not right" that we miss what is. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fuel-for-the-soul-with-john-giftah-biblical-teaching-faith-podcast--4939473/support . This episode is part of Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah, a leading Christian podcast featuring Christian sermons, Christian motivational messages, Christian inspirational sermons, and Christian interviews to help you grow in faith, purpose, and everyday life. 📚 Get My Bestselling Book UNVEIL YOUR PURPOSE (Amazon #1 Bestseller) 🇮🇳 India https://www.amazon.in/UNVEIL-YOUR-PURPOSE-John-Giftah/dp/B08K2CJKP2/ 🌍 Global https://www.amazon.com/Unveil-Y…