Blessed is she who believes

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Dearly Beloved,

Grace and Peace to you.


Blessed is she who believed
that there would be a fulfillment
of what was spoken to her by the Lord.
— Luke 1.45

Blessed is she who believes
that God can use her ordinary life,
who has done the work of peasants
and been in others’ shadows
and still is extraordinary,
who has nothing remarkable to offer,
who is not brilliant or powerful—
and who trusts that the miracle
is of God’s choosing, not her deserving.

Blessed is she who believes that
in plain living, in deep friendships
and love of children and quiet respect,
God speaks;
that in endurance and honesty,
in making soups and potholders,
in trust in grace rather than power,
and a tender heart for those who are abused
and the occasional letter to the editor,
God’s prophetic Word is proclaimed;
that in faithfulness to the weak
God’s promises are fulfilled.

Blessed is she who is not afraid to do great things,
to bear great love, to wield the power of her wisdom,
to know God in her body and her mind.

Blessed is she who believes
that God is in her
for the healing of the world.


Deep Blessings,
Pastor Steve


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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
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