When something good happens to you do you remember to thank God for it? How about when something confusing happens, do you still praise God through those times? Mary had just been blessed greatly with the news that she was going to be Jesus’ mother. But that good news was also quite surprising. Despite the fact that she was confused by this news, she still praised God.

Luke 1:46-55 says:

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And 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 mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

Sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in the chaos and forget to praise God. Mary’s song is a great example of how to praise God even when it may seem hard. Don’t forget to praise Him for the wonderful gift that he so generously gave us. Remember to praise God for who He is this Christmas season.