Devotional 138 Mary’s Wonderful Practice

Devotional 138 Mary’s Wonderful Practice

From Free Range Preacher on Prayer by Fred

May 1, 2026 · 5 min · Season 8 · Episode 30

About this episode

The episode discusses Mary's practice of treasuring and reflecting on significant moments in her life as a source of strength during sorrowful times.

Mary would one day need to be strengthened to the limits of our comprehension as she watched her son die a most Ignominious death. In the eyes of man, Jesus died in pain and shame. For our souls. At some point, it became her practice to strengthen herself for this sorrow. “But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 “And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.” Luke 2:51 It is a long-held practice of mine to follow her example; my daughter is my “Daughter of Strength,” I witness God’s wonder and faithfulness every time I look at her and remember her growing up. My son is my “Son of Promise.” Every time discouragement threatened to overtake me, I would look at him and take courage. There is a list in my prayer book, a memorial list of people with similar titles, including some who I haven’t had contact with in 40 years. Our So What? Treasure those people in your life who’ve influenced, stretched, made you better, or exhorted you to a closer walk with the Lord, your Savior, Creator, and Sustainer. Brethren, let’s pray for one another. “Now to the…

People in this episode

Host: Fred

Topics covered

  • devotional practice
  • strength in sorrow
  • spiritual reflection
  • prayer
  • influence of others

Keywords

  • Mary
  • Jesus
  • devotional
  • prayer
  • strength
  • influence
  • spirituality

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