a mother's heart

this morning in church my attention was drawn to Luke 1 - to Mary's song, her words of prophecy and knowing of her coming son, the one who would save the world. heal it. feed it. quench its thirst. redeem it. my heart is in a different place this Christmas, perhaps looking at things in a new way, from a new-to-me place, from a different heart... a mom heart. what humility and belief - vision and understanding of the great purpose, the exceptional task ahead... and to rejoice in him, and do life - day by day, trusting in the God of the universe despite not seeing the whole plan, not understanding all the details. my soul magnifies the Lord.