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December 11, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n Let It Be So<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAnd Mary said, \u2018Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.\u2019 And the angel departed from her.\u201d Luke 1:38 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n Have you ever received exciting news that changed the course of your life? Perhaps it was news of a long-awaited pregnancy or a favorable health diagnosis. Maybe you were selected for a major job promotion or called to the mission field. These occasions are reasons to rejoice, but even the best news can be wrapped in questions.<\/p>\n Will I deliver a healthy child?\u00a0<\/em> Imagine Mary\u2019s surprise when the angel Gabriel said, \u201cDo not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus\u201d<\/em> (Luke 1:30-31, ESV).<\/p>\n This ordinary young girl received the most remarkable, life-changing news, and though she must have had questions, she ultimately trusted God\u2019s divine plan.<\/p>\n Friend, our actions always follow the beliefs of our hearts. Though Mary didn\u2019t fully understand what was to come \u2014 how could she? \u2014 she trusted the Lord enough to say, \u201cLet it be to me according to your word\u201d<\/em> (Luke 1:38).<\/p>\n What an incredible heart posture in the face of life\u2019s uncertainty!<\/p>\n No matter what tidings of great joy we receive, it\u2019s up to us to trust God\u2019s holy and perfect plan. Even when we have more questions than answers, ultimately, we can choose to trust and obey. We don\u2019t need to perfectly understand a perfect plan when we walk in the way of a perfect Savior.<\/p>\n This Christmas, ponder the ways God has blessed you with opportunities to serve Him and others. Bring your questions to Him, knowing you are invited to the throne of grace to receive mercy and help in your time of need (Hebrews 4:16). Most of all, pattern your faith after Mary, who said, \u201cLet it be to me according to your word\u201d<\/em> (Luke 1:38).<\/p>\n Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness. Help me continue to trust You with every plan and purpose, even when I\u2019m uncertain of the outcome. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n In her newest book, The Way of the Wildflower<\/em>, Ruth Chou Simons reminds us to turn our focus to the God who cares and to draw inspiration from the wildflowers of the field. This gorgeous, full-color devotional features Ruth\u2019s signature art and stunning, hand-painted botanicals. Grab your copy today!<\/p>\n Enter to WIN your very own copy of The Way of the Wildflower<\/em><\/strong> by Ruth Chou Simons. To celebrate this book, Ruth\u2019s publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by filling out the form here. {We\u2019ll randomly select 5 winners and notify them via email by Monday, December 15, 2025.}<\/p>\n Connect with Ruth on Instagram or at RuthChouSimons.com, where you can learn more about her books, artwork, and helpful resources for your journey.<\/p>\n Luke 1:46-49, \u201cAnd Mary said, \u2018My\u00a0soul\u00a0magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name\u2019\u201d (ESV).<\/p>\n In what area of life do you most need to trust God\u2019s plan? Journal a prayer of faith that says, Let it be so, Lord. Let it be so.<\/em> We’d also love to hear from you in the comments!<\/p>\n \u00a9 2025 by Ruth Chou Simons. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Proverbs 31 Ministries
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