"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior"--Luke 1.46-47
This is one line out of the "praise song" Mary, Jesus' mother, proclaimed during her visit with her cousin, Elizabeth. The whole "praise song" is referred to in Christian Tradition as the "Magnificat." It is one of the most famous prayers in the Bible and is a part of the liturgies (order or worship) in many diverse Christian denominations. It's interesting that this famous prayer was not written by someone with their doctorate in theology or even a famous preacher like Billy Graham. It sprang from the heart of a lowly, uneducated peasant girl from Ancient Times in a remote outpost of the Roman Empire. How could such a common person speak such a beautiful prayer/praise song? Because she was filled with the Holy Spirit!
We sometimes may be tempted to think that we don't have the right words or phrases to offer in prayer and praise of God. But, if we truly open our hearts to the Lord, the words are always right! In fact, the Bible reminds us that, when we pray, the "Spirit of God Himself intercedes for us." (Romans 8.26) Mary proves to us that you don't have to have an advanced degree in religion from an ivy league school to offer a beautiful and truthful prayer of thanksgiving to God! Why not open your heart to God in prayer today?
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