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Mary's Yes


Mary, sweet and pure, how your heart must have feared,
when suddenly Gabriel  appeared.
But you listened and said yes.
For your deep love of God,
you would do your best.
You placed your life in God's hands.
And trusted to serve and help fulfill His plan.

You were not even granted the peace,
of a birth at home, but in a stable for farm beasts.
But still your heart was full of wonder and joy,
at holding our Savior, your tiny, baby boy.

When Jesus was there in your arms,
did your heart worry how to keep Him from harm?
When you cuddled and kissed His tiny hands,
did you know they would be pierced with nails for the sins of man?

As you watched Jesus grow strong and tall,
did you know He was to be a Savior for us all?
The bible tells how you pondered things in your heart,
did you know your yes to God would help give mankind a new start?

Mary, sweet and humble, God made you our Heavenly Mother for all.
Help us to learn to trust God and always say yes to His call.

By Jacqueline Ann Piech 12/21/05