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In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a virgin whose name was Mary. And he said, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son.”
— from Luke 1. 26-31
Unless our plans include immaculate conception,
God’s grace in our lives often comes as an interruption.
In lives in which we do not revere our souls
the first miracle is that God favors us.
God comes to us not as a stranger,
a neighbor, or a condescending authority,
but as our Infinite Lover.
We stand before God not as strangers
or slaves or defendants,
but as Beloved.
And God will have us.
God’s love flowers within us
in ways we cannot control.
It will become our master.
You might as well plan for miracles,
or at least keep your options open.
Deep Blessings,
Pastor Steve
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Copyright © 2009
Steve Garnaas-Holmes
unfoldinglight(at)hotmail.com
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