Passion for Praise: 'My Soul Praises the Lord'

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.”
— Luke 1:46-48 NLT

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Illustration of Luke 1:46-48 NLT — Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.”

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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