Today is Wednesday, December 14th, 2011; Karen's Korner #2213

Mary's song of praise when she learned she would be giving birth to Jesus, the coming King:
 

Mary’s Song
 
 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,
   just as he promised our ancestors.”

Luke 1:46-55  (NIV)

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Bible Commentary:  "When Mary said, 'Generation after generation forever shall call me blest of God', was she being proud? No, she was recognizing and accepting the gift God had given her. If Mary denied her incredible position, she would have been throwing God's blessing back at Him. Pride is refusing to accept God's gifts; humility is accepting them and using them to praise and serve Him. Don't deny your gifts. Thank God for them and use them to His Glory.
 
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