Ancient Prayer: Mary (the mother of Jesus)

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.

Luke 1:46–50, 53 (NIV)

Beforeword:

Mary’s prayer concludes this week’s “Ancient Prayers for Today’s Cares” series. Her prayer is actually a song outpouring with awe, humility, and joy. She marvels that the God of heaven has noticed her—a young, humble girl—and chosen her for His plan. Her words echo themes of God’s mercy, justice, and faithfulness, showing that she knew her story was part of a much bigger story.

What’s powerful about Mary’s prayer is how it shifts from personal gratitude to a declaration of God’s character for all generations. It’s a reminder that praise isn’t just about celebrating what God has done for us, but about proclaiming who He is for everyone.

It’s the kind of prayer that moves from the page into our own mouths.

Prayer For Today: Praise

Lord—
My soul can’t stay silent—
it rises, it magnifies You.
My spirit comes alive
because You looked at me—
ordinary, yet seen.

Mighty One—
You have done great things for me.
Your mercy is new every morning, it stretches wide,
generation to generation,
never running dry.

Here I am,
just one voice.
Forever I will say:
God saw me.
God loves me.
God is faithful.

So let my life sing Your name.
Let my gratitude spill over
until it blesses more than just me.

Amen.

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