Celebrating You...His Dwelling Place

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. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 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, even as he said to our fathers.”

Luke 1:46-55

How could you not fall in love with that face?

I remember that moment. It was the first moment my heart was truly swept away. I looked into her eyes and fell deeply, madly in love. I called her Hannah in honor of all the women who long for a child. I named her Hannah because I wanted to daily give her back to God. I deemed her Hannah because I knew God had favored me as He would her.

Once a squiggly little one is placed in your arms, they are forever carried in your heart. Today I want to celebrate you. You may be a single father, a childless widow or a mother of six but you should be honored.

As Mother's Day approaches let's look at Mary's words spoken at the news of her pregnancy. God has encouragement for us all through the wisdom of the one chosen to bear His son.

Glorify - "My soul glorifies the Lord." One version says magnifies the Lord. If Jesus lives in you, His presence magnifies His message and brings Him glory. Your heart is a picture of God's love made concrete. Today I celebrate your heart.

Rejoices - "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Your spirit is dwelling place for joy. He has removed your spirit of despair and clothed you in a garment of praise. (Isaiah 61:3) You are literally engulfed by His joy. Today I celebrate your spirit.

Humility - "For He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant." Your mind is the castle of the Lord. He sets His thoughts in yours. He births humility within. Today I celebrate your mind.


Thank you for allowing me to celebrate you this Mother's Day.