Have you ever thought about what the first Christmas was like? So many different people were involved in the story, and each bring a new perspective. Today I would like to focus on Christmas from Mary’s perspective. What was it like to have been chosen by God? Mary must have been filled with hundreds of emotions ranging from joy to fear. This weeks Music Monday represents what I imagine Mary was feeling that first Christmas.

For years I have heard the song Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant. It has always been special to me because every time this song came on the radio, my mom would tell me how much she loves the song. This year I carefully listened to the lyrics for the first time.

Maybe we haven’t been chosen to carry the Son of God like Mary, however, God has chosen each one of us and has given each of us a task to bring Him glory. We may not know or understand this task given to us, but He has still chosen you. This sounds daunting. What if I let Him down? I don’t think I’m the right person for this job? These are questions I often think of when contemplating the task God has set in front of me. Then I remember that I am in no position to question God.

God has sent his Holy Spirit to be with you wherever you go. You will never be alone and though the path may seem cold and lonely, He will always be there beside you. His Holy Spirit pours comfort and power over you, and lightens a dark world.

We may not understand why God has chosen us, but we must remember Mary and how willingly she obeyed God. This Christmas I want to have faith like Mary and obey God even when I am unsure of what the path ahead looks like.