Mary’s song occurs after Mary is not only told that she will become pregnant with Jesus, but also after she has visited Elizabeth. Mary is taking time to praise God for what God has done not only for her but for His people. This sweet girl has just been told that she will give birth to the Messiah, and instead of becoming filled with pride or ego, she is humbled.  She takes time to praise God.  In a moment when Elizabeth is spotlighting her and the favor she has found, Mary t

In Psalm 17 David is crying out to God to not only hear him but to protect him. He is looking to God to be his protector and place of safety

As I sat with Daniel’s pleas, I was reminded of Jesus’ own pleas as he hung on the cross.  Jesus’ plea in the garden before the guards came

Psalm 125-This passage comes from Psalms that are known as songs of ascents. Jews sang them as they ascended the hill to Jerusalem.

Three things stick out to me: God’s redemption, promise and faithfulness. All 3 can be found in the story of Israel, and in our own stories.