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Topic: Empty and Full (06/04/09)
An Excerpt from Mary’s Song

I just don’t get it. I do no not understand; how important people that have nothing are to

God. As I look at Jesus and the word of God; I see bits and pieces of how God feels, about the

poor. “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been

mindful of the humble state of his servant.” Luke 1:47-48 emphasis mine Perhaps being in a

place of great need is where we can have of great faith

God knew how desperate the people of Mary’s day were. The people were in bondage.

They had been in bondage a long time. That is why Mary said, “He has performed mighty deeds

with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has filled the

hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” Luke 1:51 and 53. Maybe being

empty is the way to be filled. And being desperate for something more than this world can offer;

is how we get filled. Perhaps the good things that Mary was referring to were things that only

God can give. Perhaps the rich are those have no need for God. And have no desire to seek Him.

Or perhaps, are so full of the things of this world; that that they have no room for God? Or God

is someone who will get in their way? Maybe their life all planned out? And coming to Jesus is

not part of the plan.

Its a matter of the heart. What we decide is important will be important. Do we desire a

relationship with God that is genuine, authentic and real. Or are we more concerned about things.

If we desire a relationship with God more than anything else then we never be satisfied with

things. We will have an emptiness that only God can fill.
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Phee Paradise
06/14/09
You make a good point and make me want to read Mary's prayer again and meditate on it a while. The piece does have some grammatical errors and I personally don't like a lot of questions. You could make your point stronger if you rephrased them.
Connie Dixon
06/14/09
Loved the last two lines. Things cannot bring lasting joy, but God can. Thanks for sharing this.
Glynis Becker
06/15/09
Definitely some points to ponder in this piece. Thank you for sharing.
Rachel Burkum
06/17/09
This reminds me of a discussion I had with a friend, about how because we are dissatisfied here on earth, we look forward to Heaven all the more.

The questions we can ask ourselves made me stop and think.

Don't be afraid to go back and polish some punctuation. ;)

So glad you entered. Thanks for sharing.