Hagar was driven into the wilderness at Sarah’s demand because of the tension between the two mothers. Despondent, Hagar cried out to God. He mercifully visited her with comfort and a promise that He would bless her son and make of him a great nation.

A mother’s love and prayers move heaven when children are in trouble. She touches the heart of God.

PRAYER: Father, You have given great compassion to mothers concerning their children. Stir their hearts to cry out to You that righteousness might be established in the lives of their children.

READ: Gen. 20-22