let it be unto me

Bonnie asked us to think 

about which character in the Christmas story 

speaks to us most deeply 

and I think of Mary

but we are not yet in Bethlehem

nor are we on the way

my spirit trembles, resonates 

with the pre-Christmas story

Mary was busy with the details of life

yes, she loved her God

but she also loved her betrothed

promises, dreams and plans 

swirled through her thoughts

day after ordinary day

promises, dreams and plans 

swirl through my thoughts

day after ordinary day

but God interrupts

with plans of His own

sending word

before shuffling the deck

The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, 

for you have found favor with God. 

And now, you will conceive in your womb 

and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 

He will be great, 

and will be called the Son of the Most High, 

and the Lord God will give to him 

the throne of his ancestor David.

He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, 

and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 

Mary said to the angel, 

“How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 

The angel said to her, 

“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, 

and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; 

therefore the child to be born will be holy; 

he will be called Son of God.

Luke 1:30-35 RSV

perhaps Mary could have said no

perhaps I can say no

when what He asks doesn't seem to suit my desires

but I hear the quiet voice as the Holy Spirit sings

reminding me of my quest

a life laid down, surrendered

to reply, boldly as Mary did

Behold, I am the handmaiden of the Lord; 

let it be done to me according to what you have said. 

Luke 1:38 Amplified

I have tasted the blessings of obedience

and I hunger for more of the same

let it be unto me

let it be unto me

let it be unto me

as He wills

 

jamming with Bonnie about characters in the Christmas story