"My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation." (1 Samuel 2:1) This is Hannah thanking God. She had prayed. She had asked for a male child, and God has given her a male child. Now she is praying again to thank God. This championing story has been a source of faith to millions of believers.

It is comforting to see how the Lord can grant our petitions. But how can we apply this Bible story to our own life? This is one of the central claims of this book. Is it possible to hear God? Is there a way to know when an answer is coming from God? What is the biblical way to respond to God's answer? Is it lawful to doubt an answer that appears to come from God? What if an answer seems to pull us out of our comfort zone?