Have there been times when you doubted God’s plan? You are not alone. In today’s reading, we hear Mary pondering how the impossible could possibly happen. Her trust in God is great, so she faithfully follows God’s plan.

There have been several times in my life when I could not imagine how things could ever come together for good. There seemed to be no way out, no answers, and I was frozen in fear. Yet each time, all things did come together for good. All I needed to do was to proceed, one step at a time, in faith, hope, and love. As today’s first reading reminds us, God is always there with us, we only need to trust Him. His grace is enough (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Today’s reading also reminds us once again of the awesome power of the Holy Spirit! and God’s grace, which is always with us. When we feel that we don’t have the strength or the ability, it might just be because we don’t, but God does. By the power of the Holy Spirit we receive gifts that strengthen and sustain us. We only need to open our hearts to receive those gifts.

Today, praise God for His gift of grace.

• Pray the Advent Prayer..

• Click the video below to listen to today’s song for reflection.

• Prayerfully read Luke 1:34-38 and Romans 8:28.

• Continue to ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of faith — to trust God more completely, like Mary, and to say “yes” to His plans for you — even when you cannot understand.

Song: Advent Hymn (Thrill of Hope)