My Soul Magnifies the Lord

"Then Mary said, my soul praises the Lord; my heart rejoices in God my Saviour, because he has shown his concern for his humble servant girl. From now on, all people will say that I am blessed, because the powerfu One has done great things for me. His name is holy. God will show his mercy forever and ever to those who worship and serve him. He has done might deeds by his power. He has scattered the people who are proud, and think great things about themselves. He has brought down rulers from their thrones and raised up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with nothing. He has helped his servant, the people of Israel, remembering to show them mercy as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever" (Luke 1:46-55-NCV).

Mary's song is purest praise. She realizes and accepts the promises of God intensely and personally. Let us discover ourselves, with her, in direct relation to the promises of God. "There is no God like you. You forgive those who are guilty of sin; you don't look at the sins of your people who are left alive. You will not stay angry forver, because you enjoy being kind. You will have mercy on us again; you will conquer our sins. You will throw away all our sins into the deepest part of the sea. You will be true to the people of Jacob, and you will be kind to the people of Abraham as you promsied our ancestors long ago" (Micah 7:18-20-NCV).

How grateful I am, to be part of a community of people who know how to praise, who have so many ways and find so many occasions to express glad gratitude. My soul magnifies the Lord! Happy Thanksgiving.