Mary responded, “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. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.” Luke 1:46–50
Lord Jesus, thank you for creating music, and for giving us copious reasons to sing and make music in our hearts to you (Eph. 5:18-19). Mary’s story is quite different from ours, yet we can sing our own version of her song.
Through the Gospel, you “took notice” of our condition too, and (hallelujah) you also “took action.” You came to us when we weren’t seeking you, and you are being formed in us as surely as you entered the world through Mary’s womb (Gal. 4:19). From beginning to end, our relationship with you is by grace.
We have zero concern for what future generations might say about us; but we want every generation to experience your grace and glory. Whether people call us “blessed, awesome, or wonderful is irrelevant. It is enough to know what you call us.
You look at us and say, “Mine!” There is no sweeter sound or greater privilege. We are fully forgiven and dressed in your righteousness, greatly desired and forever loved. Jesus, we greatly rejoice in you, our God and Savior. So very Amen, we sing and pray, in your most glorious and worthy name.