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Today’s Theme for Prayer – God Gives Himself to Me
Power to Rejoice in My Union With God
Luke 1:46-55
And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”
Grace Prayed For
Joyful Surrender: Ask for the grace to rejoice in God your Savior, even amidst life’s challenges. Pray for a heart filled with gratitude and praise, like Mary’s, that magnifies His greatness and finds joy in His presence.
A Heart Overflowing
Mary’s Magnificat, this song of praise erupting from a young woman’s heart, is a revolutionary prayer, a glimpse into the very soul of one who said “yes” to God. It’s a song that echoes through the ages, inviting us into an intimate dance of faith and surrender.
Imagine Mary, a young woman from a humble background, chosen to be the mother of God. The weight of this calling, the mystery of it all, must have been overwhelming. Yet, her response is not fear or doubt, but a joyful proclamation of God’s greatness. Her soul “magnifies” the Lord, like a lens focusing the sun’s rays, amplifying His glory.
Her spirit rejoices in God her Savior, not just a savior, but her savior. This is personal, intimate. He has seen her lowliness, her humble state, and chosen her anyway. This is the God who sees us, truly sees us, in all our vulnerability and imperfection, and loves us still.
Mary recognizes the mighty acts of God, not just in her own life, but throughout history. He scatters the proud, those who rely on their own strength and power. He lifts up the lowly, the humble, those who recognize their need for Him. This is a God who turns the world’s values upside down, who exalts the meek and humbles the mighty.
He fills the hungry with good things, both physically and spiritually. He satisfies the deepest longings of our hearts, the hunger for love, for purpose, for meaning. Those who come to Him empty are filled with His grace, His mercy, His abundant life.
Mary’s song is a testament to God’s faithfulness, His “mercy from age to age to those who fear him.” He remembers His promises, the covenant He made with Abraham, and extends that covenant to us through Jesus, her son.
This Magnificat is an invitation to us. It calls us to magnify the Lord in our own lives, to rejoice in Him as our Savior, to recognize His mighty acts, and to trust in His mercy and faithfulness. It’s a call to humility, to recognize our need for Him, and to surrender to His perfect will.
As we meditate on Mary’s words, let us allow her song to become our own, a prayer of praise and thanksgiving, a declaration of our dependence on God and our trust in His promises. Let us join with Mary in proclaiming the greatness of the Lord and rejoicing in His salvation.
Growing in Intimacy with Jesus
Embracing His Promise of Fulfillment: Mary rejoices in God’s fulfillment of His promises to Abraham. Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of these promises, the Messiah who brings salvation to all nations. Understanding this deepens your appreciation for His role in God’s redemptive plan and strengthens your faith in His promises.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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