THERE IS A BLESSING IN THE PRESSING! Ephesians 5:27; That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (We've got to press somethings out.) THERE IS A BLESSING IN THE PRESSING! (Can't nobody do it for you, you have to do it for yourself.) Philippians 3:14; I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus! (A mark of excellent.) THERE IS A BLESSING IN THE PRESSING! (In Hannah's case.) 1 Samuel 1:5; But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah; but the Lord had shut up her womb. v6; And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the Lord had shut up her womb. (She had some wrinkles, that needed to be ironed out.) THERE IS A BLESSING IN THE PRESSING! v9; So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple. v10; And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore. (Hannah did some push-up's.) Philippians 2:12; Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. THERE IS A BLESSING IN THE PRESSING! v13; Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. v15; And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have pour out my soul before the Lord. (A key to her pressing, she didn't fall apart. She stayed assembled.) Hebrews 10:25; Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another. 1 Samuel 1:17; Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. THERE IS A BLESSING IN THE PRESSING! (Teaching!) Apostle