Doing Great Things

Some days we reflect on a Psalm, which is a poem from God's word.  Today we will find encouragement from a poem/song sung by Mary, Jesus' mother when she was told that she had been chosen by God to give birth to Jesus.

Filled with wonder at all the amazing things God was about to do through her, Mary sings: “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me.” (Luke 1:46-49 NLT)

God chooses us not because we are people with lots of money and influence but because we are willing to trust that, even though we feel insignificant and powerless, God can still accomplish through us the amazing things He has promised.  Our part is to commit our will and our life into His care and allow God to guide us in all we say and do.  

Some of us drifted into addiction because we felt no one took any notice of us.  We thought there was nothing in us that others might desire.  We were not aware that God created us for a purpose.  Even though Mary had other plans, God had a greater purpose for her life, and He enabled the things that concerned her to be worked out and overcome. 

God created us to do good and be a blessing to others.  If we allow Him to guide us, God will fulfill His plan for our lives.  He will work out whatever may concern us.  Thankfully it's not how powerful we are that gets the job done, it’s going forward with the Mighty One who does great things for us and through us. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I praise You with joy today because You have taken notice of me and are doing great things in me, and through me.  Amen

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