And Mary said: "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. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers." (Mary's Song from Luke 1:46-55, NIV)
The lyrics of Mary's song offer joy and hope amidst unfathomable uncertainty. The words express sincere trust in mercy in justice....Words are organically woven into God's nature. They are a celebration of an upside down God who lifts up the lowly, who feeds the hungry, who restores the broken.
I wonder if Mary's life continued in song beyond her words in Luke--a continuous rejoicing or maybe an expression of compassion--given freely, simply by living, simply by being who she was.
I wonder about the song I am singing--whether inaudible, out of tune, or in the silence of the moment. What is the message my life is expressing? Is it one of justice? Of goodness? Of peace? Of love? And if it strays from such melodies, how might I sing it in a way that better honors the sacred, the people in my midst?
Listen carefully to the song your life is singing. Listen carefully to the choruses all around you. Together you might create something beautifully harmonious--something like hope.
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