Scripture doesn't tell us a whole lot about what Mary thought when the angel came to tell her she would be the mother of the Messiah. As I've pondered her part in the Christmas story, I can only imagine she would be very concerned about what Joseph might think. If I were Mary, I think I might have prayed something like this...
lyrics
The angel said, "don't be afraid, Mary
For you have found favor with God.'
Help me remember those words right now.
For favor found with God doesn't mean favor with anyone else,
I feel so alone right now.
Lord, help Joseph to see, help him to believe,
Help Joseph to see, help him to believe,
Help Joseph to see, help him to believe,
Help Joseph to see, help him to believe.
I can handle the slander, I can handle the pain,
I can handle the dirt thrown on my good name.
I can handle the slander, I can handle the pain,
I can handle the dirt thrown on my good name.
Just please help Joseph to see, help him to believe.
Help Joseph to see, help him to believe,
Help Joseph to see, help him to believe,
Help Joseph to see, help him to believe.
Behold from this time on all generations
Behold from this time on will count me blessed
I believe, I believe
It will be as the angel said
I believe, I believe
For nothing is impossible with God.
credits
from Worship Emmanuel,
released December 21, 2017
Written and recorded by Allison Eldredge
I'm simply a songwriter who loves Jesus, music, and words. I'm thrilled to be a wife and mommy, and the writing and recording of this music simply gets fit into the cracks of my days as I spend most of my time caring for our family and home.
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