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THURSDAY, March 25 The Annunciation
Luke 1:26-38. Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word."
What would your answer have been? I probably would have said, "That's a fantastic idea, Mr. Angel, but if we do it your way, I'll miss working out tomorrow. Also, I had plans for this weekend. It's not that I don't want to, it's just that, well, you know, I'm pretty busy. So could we do it my way?"
I have recently felt more at peace than I've ever felt before. I'm also happier than I've ever been. Healthier. Most free. Most successful. Most grateful. I think I'm starting to realize God's will in my life, accepting that God wants good for me.
It's not a foot-dragging, whining whatever. It's a whatever from a person who is beginning to realize that God has a bigger and better plan than he does. Mary said the same thing. (1965)
PRAY for the Diocese of Bungoma (Kenya)
Ps 45 or 40:5-11 or Luke 1:46-55; Isaiah 7:10-14; Hebrews 10:4-10
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the path that I have walked for the past 70 years, and continue to walk. When I think,
say. and pray, "whatever, God," I intend no disrespect or in difference...whatever...your will be done on earth, as it may be done in heaven. Amen.
Thanks be to God!