He has pulled the powerful down from their thrones and lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He has come to the aid of his servant Israel, remembering his mercy, just as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to Abraham's descendants forever."
"How Beautiful the World Could Be"
Mary sang about hope and fulfillment in the coming of her son. She imagined a reversal of the worldly order of power where "the least of these" we fed, housed and clothed. I heard the lovely carol, "Mary did you know?" Did she know that the baby she was carrying would continue to be present in the world, even to this day? Jesus was born to be with us, whatever our circumstances - good or bad, joyful or difficult, ordinary or unusual. Imagine Jesus seeing what you see today, sharing your daily life. How does your life help others see how beautiful the world could be?
Prayer for Wednesday, Week One
Dear God, thank you for the gift you have given to us in Jesus. Help us to remain constantly aware of the new possibilities for life and living that he brings to us. Open our hearts to your spirit that we might show others how beautiful the world could be. Amen.
Dear God, thank you for the gift you have given to us in Jesus. Help us to remain constantly aware of the new possibilities for life and living that he brings to us. Open our hearts to your spirit that we might show others how beautiful the world could be. Amen.
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