In the Dark and Unknown Mary Sang

In the Dark and Unknown Mary Sang

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Even with all the hustle and bustle, my heart longs to sit in the glow of the fire light, and think about the journey Mary took to bring the Light into this dark world.  

In a situation most would crumble and cry, scripture tells us that Mary sang.  She didn’t sing mournfully but triumphantly.  Rejoicing and magnifying the Lord for what He was doing in and through her.  She was a willing participant in God’s plan. Let me be like Mary!

Triumphantly, into this darkness His Light came. Revealing truth, pruning and making me grow. His light is essential for life. His Light changed and continues to change everything!

I, too, want to sing about the merciful, glorious Light of the World! Because of His Light I am forever changed – from the inside out! Lord, make me like Mary, singing triumphantly in the dark and uncertain days.  May my hope always be in you alone.  May your Light shine through me into dark places so that others will see Your great and glorious light.

The Magnificat

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;
he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”  Luke 1:46-55

Humbled, Again

Humbled, Again

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Can I be honest? I found myself more than irritated with the “customer service” rep on the other end of the phone. I thought my request was simple enough, but I ended up with a bigger mess. Sadly, my irritation was obvious, and I was more direct than needed with the agent. Sad face.

My quick words with their edgy tone have been an uphill battle for me. How is it that my love of words is also a tripping hazard? 

My sweet husband reminds me that all isn’t lost and I have made progress in this verbal arena. He says I’m slower to be reactive and harsh with my words. Yay! But I still ask myself what have I done to soften my tone and find gentler/kinder phrasing? 

  • I confess to the Lord, who is always there, ready to listen.
  • I admit that I still struggle to soften my words and my tone. 
  • I ask forgiveness from the Forgiver of all. 

As I am humbled again, by His grace,

  • it occurs to me that the customer service rep also needs an apology from me. 

Feel free to check on me and ask me how the apology went. I’ll appreciate the accountability. 

If there is a lesson you are learning on repeat, would you please share it with me in an email?  I’d love to pray for you as you graciously learn to repeat the lesson less often!

“A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4

“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” Proverbs 21:23