Barrenness

“Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb,”

“and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.”

“Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her and taunt her viciously.”

“And this went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up to the house of the LORD, her rival taunted her until she wept and would not eat.”

“At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.”

“In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own bread and provide our own clothes. Just let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!””

““The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.””

“Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah.”