When medieval artists wanted to show someone saying “Yes” they placed one of their hands in front of them with the palm open as it faced the viewer. I want a “Yes” person, which isn’t always easy!
My Prayer:
God, I am going to use “Yes” as the prayer word I repeat throughout this day. May I learn from this practice all that it has to teach me.
Scriptural Touchstones:
Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 (NRSV) See Luke 1:26-38 for the full story.
Invitation To Pray:
What invitations is God bringing into your day? Are you resisting saying, “Yes”? What prayers are emerging in your body, mind, heart, and imagination? Pray them now.
Photos:
The Annunciation by Gabriel to Mary in the Life of the Virgin Window (1217-1220) in the south choir aisle at the Chartres Cathedral in France. This scene fills the center section of the fifth row from the bottom.
Other Posts in This Series:
Life of Mary (1): Mary’s Birth
Life of Mary (2) Mary’s First Bath
Life of Mary (3): Willing
Life of Mary (4): The Word
Life of Mary (5): Surprise!
Life of Mary (6): Wedding
Pray with Jill Geoffrion 
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