In Luke chapter 1 Mary shows us how to give thanks to God for the greatest Christmas gift ever.
In the busyness of Christmas, might we pause to glorify God and rejoice in our Savior and remember all God has done for us.
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.
…for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name!
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors.”
