Faith Over Fearনমুনা

As we come to the close of this first week of Advent, we pause to centre our hearts and reflect. Today, we invite you to sit with Mary’s Song, the Magnificat, a powerful anthem of praise and trust. Her words invite us to see God’s mercy, strength and justice alive in our own lives. Let us find courage, strength and hope in this ancient, yet ever-relevant, song of faith.

‘Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.
How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
For he took notice of his lowly servant girl,
and from now on all generations will call me blessed.
For the Mighty One is holy,
and he has done great things for me.
He shows mercy from generation to generation
to all who fear him.
His mighty arm has done tremendous things!
He has scattered the proud and haughty ones.
He has brought down princes from their thrones
and exalted the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away with empty hands.
He has helped his servant Israel
and remembered to be merciful.’

- Luke 1:46-54 (NLT)

Take some time to think back over the past few days. What has God been saying to you in this first week of Advent?

Gracious and loving God, as we journey through this season of anticipation, still our hearts and open our ears. Like Mary, may we recognise your hand at work – lifting the humble, feeding the hungry and showing mercy across generations. Give us the courage to trust you more deeply, the strength to walk in faith and the hope to see your promises unfolding even now. Amen.