Favor with God

Gospel: Lk 1:26-38

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In today’s reading, the angel tells Mary that God has found favor in her. God has also found favor in you. If you exist, you were created for a purpose. God has found favor in you as God has willed you into being. God has a purpose for you. The challenge is to be open for that purpose to take hold. Oftentimes, we think we know better than God and fight for what we think our .

We are called to keep ourselves open for God to work through us. As Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." It takes courage to give of ourselves to God as Mary did. Beyond courage, it also takes trust and faith. Nothing is impossible with God, so why do we limit God to our possibilities?

Reflect on Mary’s openness, courage, trust, and faith. How can you apply her experience to your life?