December 20, 2009
READING: Luke 1:46-55
And Mary said:
"My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
Luke 1: 46-49
Mary’s Song:
The “Magnificat” was Mary’s way to magnify Jesus Christ as Lord even before He was born. She wanted to sing His praises and glorify His name. She rejoiced in God with her spirit and exalted God with her soul. She worshipped Him in spirit and truth. She professed herself to be lowly and yet she was blessed as no other woman. Her heart was filled with this song; her life was filled with music.
Our soul relates emotionally and personally with other people. It is with our spirit that we relate to God, that we know who He is, what He wants from us and what He has given and done for us. Each of us has a song of praise to sing. After you read these stanzas, let Mary’s song fill your heart. Add your own verses if you would like because her song seems to have no ending. It appears to be waiting for us to continue the verses, telling our own story of adoration and gratitude.
Dearest Jesus,
May we continue to sing your praises and create our own verses full of adoration and gratitude for what you have given us. Amen.
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
Luke 1: 46-49
Mary’s Song:
The “Magnificat” was Mary’s way to magnify Jesus Christ as Lord even before He was born. She wanted to sing His praises and glorify His name. She rejoiced in God with her spirit and exalted God with her soul. She worshipped Him in spirit and truth. She professed herself to be lowly and yet she was blessed as no other woman. Her heart was filled with this song; her life was filled with music.
Our soul relates emotionally and personally with other people. It is with our spirit that we relate to God, that we know who He is, what He wants from us and what He has given and done for us. Each of us has a song of praise to sing. After you read these stanzas, let Mary’s song fill your heart. Add your own verses if you would like because her song seems to have no ending. It appears to be waiting for us to continue the verses, telling our own story of adoration and gratitude.
Dearest Jesus,
May we continue to sing your praises and create our own verses full of adoration and gratitude for what you have given us. Amen.
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