606 Embrace the Mindset of Humble Servant of God, A Guided Christian Meditation on Luke 1:46-50 with the Recenter With Christ app

The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.

Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.

Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes. Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation: Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.

Scripture for Meditation

NIV 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

NASB 46 And Mary said: "My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant; For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. 50 And His mercy is to generation after generation Toward those who fear Him.

Meditation:

This scripture is the response given by Mary before the birth of Jesus. Mary demonstrates her humility. She openly recognizes what God has done for her. This is even before Jesus' birth. She recognizes what God had done for her up to that point. She recognizes her role as servant of the Lord. In this way Mary reflects the ideal mindset of the church, recognizing the need that we all have before the Lord.

I often think of how vulnerable the situation of Mary was. She grew up within the context of the Law of Moses. The same laws that led the Jewish leaders to bring a woman to Jesus to be stoned a few decades later, would have equally applied to Mary of becoming pregnant while not in a consummate lawful marriage. She had nothing of earthly power. She had no sway within the laws of politics or the law of God. Other than the extra natural revelations she had received, she did not enjoy an untarnished reputation or even physical safety.

God does not always put us in easy situations from which we can flex our muscles. He often confronts us with the full weakness of our position in life. When we face these weaknesses we finally begin to realize the Power of an almighty God who chose to love us despite our failings. We recognize that through all generations God has recognized humility, love, and respect as the central themes of what He wants for us because He knows that is through His mercy saves. God has done such great things for us. He has created an earth and set conditions for life to be possible. That alone is an amazing gift. And yet God does not stop here. God gave us life and then nourished us.

Meditation of Prayer:

Pray as directed by the Spirit.

Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.

Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:

I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.

Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:

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Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?

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