Devotion:
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Read Luke 1:46-47 .
Mary's heart was full of hope and joy because of the favor God had shown her. Sometimes it is easier to dwell on the difficulties of life. How many times have you brought to God your hardships, heartache, disappointment and discouragements? We should bring all those to God. Let’s face it, bad news is louder than good news.
It is perfectly all right to share our burdens with God and pray to Him when all is not well. But don’t you think God also wants to hear from us when we are happy, too? Don’t you think we can also talk to God when we are joyful and full of hope?
That’s what Mary did. When she learned that she was to give birth to Jesus, she was very happy. In fact, she was overjoyed, and the very thing she did was tell God how she felt.
Long after the Christmas season there will be other things to make you glad. So, remember Mary and take her example to heart. Don’t just tell God when you are sad or upset about something: tell God when you are happy as well.
Personal Worship Option:
Recount all the good things that you have received from God this week. Thank Him and share it with someone else today.
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