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2009 Advent Booklet, December 10, page 13

LUKE 1:46-55

Mary’s Song

46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord

47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,

49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name.

50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.

53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful

55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.”

We cannot begin to imagine how Mary must have felt when she first heard that she was to bear the son of God. However, we see her great faith and acceptance of this in her song. Yes, she was blessed. During this advent season we should remember how blessed we are and how full our lives are through the mercy of our God, for it is through him that all things are possible.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for all the blessings that you bestow upon us. Although we are not worthy of such blessings, you continue to shower us with your mercy. We thank you for the blessing of Mary and the birth of your son Jesus. May our hunger continued to be filled with your word and the promises of continued mercy. In Christ’s name we pray. AMEN 

Jeff and Diana Dillard