"Let it be so with me"

This is a poem I wrote in December 2005 in response to a sermon I heard about Mary and the conversation with God that occurred because of that sermon....

“Let it be so with me”

God had a plan
For the salvation of man.
It would start with the faithfulness of just one.
He sent his angel, Gabriel, to deliver his calling for this one.
Was it centuries or minutes?
Gabriel appeared to many women,
All different,
Some timid,
Some bold,
Some of low station,
Some of royal lineage,
Many thought it just a dream.
Susan, Martha, Lydia and Rachel
Just to name a few.
Was it hundreds or millions?
Awestruck all were they, each one in turn.
Gabriel told them not to fear then shared
God’s wondrous and mighty plan to save mankind.
All He requires is for you to say, “yes,”
To be mother to His Son.
“I’m not worthy,”
“I’m not ready,”
“I’m scared,”
“I can’t do it,”
Each said to God’s messenger.
“No,” was their answer.
God does not force His will or His love.
Gabriel pushed on ‘til he found Mary.
A young girl not yet married,
No more likely to say, “yes” than all those asked before her.
She, like the others, was awestruck with fear.
Gabriel once again said, “do not fear for you have found favor with the Lord.”
Gabriel shared God’s plan for the world and for Mary.
When Mary replied, “let it be so with me,” Heaven rejoiced!
Mary’s life was defined by the yeses, not the nos.
When the Lord calls you, how do you respond?
Is it with, “No, not me.”
Or do you say, “let it be so with me!”