We all have a part to play in the Good News story. Today, we reflect on Mary’s song from Luke 1:46-55.
As you listen to the words, reflect in the silence:
- How does this song compare to the songs you like to sing?
- Why is this song significant enough to appear in Scripture?
- Are there any parts that are challenging or confronting?
- Is Mary’s song also your song in any way?
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With hearts and hands and voices, glorify the Lord.
Within the very depths of who you are, rejoice in God, our Saviour,
who looks beyond what others see,
beyond the sin and shame of our fragile humanity,
with eyes of love and favour.
Surely the Shepherd of Israel,
the Lord Almighty,
has done great things – for you, for me.
A God of mercy and of strength,
he lifts up the meek and lowly
and fills the hungry with all good things.
Just as we think that the world belongs to the proud and the powerful,
bestow on us the blessing of life together, of life forevermore.
Just as we despair at the growing distance between rich and poor, old and young, sick and healthy,
bestow on us the blessing of life together, of life forevermore
Just as we arrogantly grasp for control over the circumstances and struggles of our lives,
bestow on us the blessing of life together, of life forevermore.
Just as we wonder whether there is still a future for your Church and what part we might play in it,
bestow on us the blessing of life together, of life forevermore.
*silence*
May the God of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh,
the God who is faithful from generation to generation,
remember us in mercy forever.
For indeed, from generation to generation,
God’s lovingkindness endures for those alive to the Divine Rhythm
with and within them.
Bestow on us the blessing of life together, of life forevermore
In Jesus’ name. Amen.