Luke 1 46-55
Mary’s Song of Praise
And Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
For the Mighty One has done great things for me,
And holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down he powerful from their thrones,
And lifted up the lowly;
He has filled the hungry with good things,
And sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
In remembrance of his mercy,
According to the promise he made to our ancestors,
To Abraham and to his descendants forever.”
Scholars and modern writers liken Mary’s Song of Praise to our modern day efforts to live mindfully and with gratitude. May our thoughts and prayers today help us appreciate all that might transform our lives. May our thoughts and prayers today open our hearts to feel our blessings.
Sue Sisson
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