Mary responded, "Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. For he made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever."
It is so cool to read about how full Mary was with the Holy Spirit. She gave up all HER hopes and dreams to be a servant of God and considered herself has blessed!
I remember the day I accepted God into my life. I was on such a spiritual high that I felt I could do no wrong anymore in God's eyes. But I think back and wonder, did I give up my plans in life and go by what God had planned for me? It seems we are quick at accepting God into our lives but fall short on denying ourselves and truly following Him. Let us remember how Mary gave it ALL up for Christ and fully lived for God.
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