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Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church
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February 26, 2017
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Questions for
Reflection
Mary begins her famous song with praise to God (verses 46-49). How does she describe herself in this opening prayer? How does she describe God?
She then goes on to describe God's character toward others (verses 50-55). What does God do? Why do you think this was a concern of God's? How is this caring for those who have power and wealth?
How do you see this compassion for the lowly activated in your own life?
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What Now? :: Lift Up The Powerless
The Rev. Debbie Whaley, preaching
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If you are like me, your attitude towards the less fortunate are constantly challenged by God. I struggle to not be seduced by the powerful and the rich around me. Even more so, I wrestle with the idea that to the rest of the world, I am both.
What is the antidote? How do we represent God's concern that we are unconsciously part of the problem? How can the humbling of the mighty be a path to freedom?
This week in worship let's look at Mary's prophetic song and see if we can glean some wisdom into God's plans for humanity.
See you at 7:50 a.m. for contemplative, 10 a.m. for traditional, or 5 p.m. for contemporary worship.
Blessings,
Debbie
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Theme for the Day
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Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden, but never extinguished. --Nelson Mandela
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Scripture Passage
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."
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