My Soul Glorifies the Lord

Mary’s Song  From Luke 1

⁴⁶ And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord


Imagine. Just Imagine, in any and all circumstances - even a blessed, unimaginable pregnancy - having a soul that could still glorify ( magnify in the older versions ) the Lord.  Imagine. 
Prepare the way for the Lord.  Let Advent wash over you and let your soul go - who knows what might happen before the star leads you to Christmas.

Advent - Prepare the Way for the Lord

Today's Advent Lectionary reading is from Isaiah 61 - one of my favorite passages.

Isaiah 61

The Year of the LORD’s Favor

¹ The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,^[a]
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
³ and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.

My Advent wish for you today is the Oil of Joy.
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