Wonderful Women

Mary was a virgin girl: With big dreams and aspirations! An angel came to visit her: With honor and salutations! Troubled by his sayings: She did not know what to think! The angel said to Mary: My dear, no need to shrink! Mary you are favored, Blessed among all women! Ye shall bring forth a child: A Son whom God is given! You shall call his name JESUS! To his kingdom there’s no end! He will reign forever: And from heaven he will descend! Mary said to the angel, How shall this come to be? I have not known a man, And with that he did agree! With God’s nothing impossible, So Mary did reply: Behold I am God’s servant, And his will I won’t deny! To be so compliant; Is just amazing in itself! The disgrace of an unwed mother: Could knock Mary off the shelf! Her fiancé’ may leave her; And her family may disown! But Mary did not worry: About who may cast a stone! Seeing that she was chosen: One might think her life was smooth. But oh’ the lovely Mary: Needed God to gently soothe! From the birth of our Lord Jesus: To the time he was crucified: Her journey was very bumpy: And many tears she softly cried! Starting with a quest: From Nazareth to Bethlehem! A summons to pay taxes, They set out, both of them! (Joseph and Mary) Now Mary was great with child, And her time would soon arrive. With no place to deliver, They would both have to contrive! In a barn full of animals, Hay, dung and fears! Mary will now give birth, In blood, sweat and tears! Meanwhile, in a pasture, Where some shepherds work a field! Angel’s came a calling, And our Savior is revealed! Glory to God in the highest: Angel’s sang, when baby breathed: On earth, is peace, goodwill towards men! The shepherds now perceived! The angel’s ascend to heaven, Yonder the shepherds go: In her heart Mary pondered: Of the things which God did show! Just try to imagine: Laying your baby in a trough? And then fearing for his life, While the king prowls and scoffs! Well that is just what Mary did: In that time and place: When they had to run: For baby Jesus, King Herod chased! A king to rule over him: He would not accept! He killed every baby child: As their mother’s wept! I just cannot fathom: What Mary must have felt. Joy for her baby: Yet, with grief she must have dealt! Traveling home from Jerusalem: After feast and celebration! Mary lost her precious boy: She could not find his location! When he was discovered, Frantic she did ask: Son why did you leave us? In sorrow we did bask Every mother has known: The fear of losing a child! Mary was no different: For three days her fear compiled! I am sure there was weeping: Praying with despair! While Joseph tried to calm her: With love and tender care! She couldn’t apprehend: What his life would turn out to be. But, Mary as his mother: Felt free to go and see! She followed with his brothers: And listen to him speak! He spoke about family: His family, he did critique! Sisters and brothers: And mothers we also see! Are not bound together: By a family tree! From our Father in heaven; Families are made! Now, did Mary understand? The price she had paid! Mary’s little boy, Was no longer her own! He belongs to the people: And as kin he is known! Gripping at her heart strings: Affliction had to arise: As a mother of a son, That might feel like my demise! News of his capture: Must have brought a scare! How did Mary deal? Did she run straight there? When Jesus was beaten: Did she watch all alone? How did she refrain? As he was whipped to the bone! A crown of thorns: They pressed upon his head! He was dripping in blood: His flesh was bright red! Nails were deeply driven: Through his hands and feet! Crying out he said: My God, why so discrete? She stood by the cross: And watch her baby die! She pondered in her heart: For the reason why! Is it worth it? Did Mary dare to ask? For the love of God: She must complete her task! Yet, it pleased the Father: For him to suffer! To give his life: For another! To shed his blood: Would only prove our WONDER! JESUS gave it all: Our sins to cover! As my heart is wrenching: I can’t help but wonder! Did Mary even hear? Those sounds of thunder! The earth was shaking: The rocks did rent! The veil was torn: And Mercy was sent! With a broken heart: Tear filled eyes! Could Mary see? Where his love lies! Her baby boy: Who brought some travail! In the end: Did definitely prevail! Mary was chosen: And highly favored! And for our God, She willingly labored! She had troubles: Plus sorrow and grief: Yet, she pondered God’s word: This fought off the thief! The wonder of this woman: Is most definitely overt! And your wonder is also: So please let me assert! Jesus arose: Three short days later! Redemption came: And so did your favor! God loves his creation: A plan he has made! He is not partial: Nor, will he invade! He leaves it to us: To trust in his name: So just like Mary: Let his will take aim! Now, ponder his word: For it is real clear! In Jesus we’re blessed: Favored and dear! We also have purpose: Just like the Virgin Mary! It is to share Jesus: WONDERFUL WOMEN; don’t tarry! No one can go to the Father: Except through the Son! And God uses his children: To get the job done: So if you refuse, To share his love! The world won’t know: This Rock from above! He is personal: Yet, he is for all! Proclaim his love: It’s your curtain call! Go into all the world: And share his good news! Mary’s child has risen: It’s your turn to choose! Stacey Brown 12-10-13