Practice Pondering
“But
Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.” (Lk 2:19)
God chose a reflective young woman to
mother his Son. The shepherds’ visit caused astonishment to all but Mary, who
tucked the event into her contemplative mind. Years later, after the amazing
incident of twelve-year-old Jesus with the Jewish teachers in the temple, we’re
told his mother “…treasured all these things in her heart.” (Luke 2:51)
Mary is the picture of serenity even
though she lived in a volatile society. Remember, she and Joseph had to flee
for their baby’s life. Even as a lonely refugee in a foreign land, Mary was a
woman at peace.
Are you in need of tranquility? Try
imitating Mary’s practice of pondering. Carve out time to read from the Bible
and “treasure these things in your heart.”
This holiday
season, be immersed in God’s love and peace.
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