A Scriptural Consideration

“Mary said: ‘My soul magnifies Jehovah.’” — Luke 1:46

The morning light filtered through the open window, brushing against the worn edge of her prayer cloth. Mary’s voice, though soft, carried a depth of devotion that stirred the air. Alone in a borrowed home, cradling a growing promise within her womb, she didn’t lift her eyes to Joseph for reassurance. She lifted them to Jehovah. Her words weren’t rehearsed or recited—they were a song, rising from a soul deeply acquainted with her God: “My soul magnifies Jehovah.”

Mary wasn’t simply reacting to angelic news. Her response reflected years of private devotion. Luke twice tells us that she “began storing up all these sayings,” meditating quietly on the events unfolding around her (Luke 2:19, 51). She didn’t just believe in Jehovah—she knew Him. Her spirituality wasn’t tethered to Joseph’s righteousness or Elizabeth’s encouragement. Her soul had its own voice, and that voice chose to magnify Jehovah.

So what about us? In today’s world, where roles and responsibilities can so easily intertwine, how can a Christian wife maintain her own spiritual rhythm—distinct, vibrant, and personal?

Consider Emiko, a faithful sister who reflected honestly on her own experience. “When I was single, I had my personal spiritual routine,” she says. “But after getting married, I realized that because my husband prayed for us and took the lead in worship, my faith had become dependent on what he did.” Her insight echoes a biblical truth: “Each one will carry his own load” (Galatians 6:5).

Emiko made a change. She began setting aside time not just for shared worship, but for moments of personal communion—praying alone, reading quietly, and letting Jehovah’s words settle into her heart. In doing so, she rediscovered her spiritual footing. Her soul, too, began to magnify Jehovah—not as an echo, but as a voice of her own.

Spiritual independence is not spiritual isolation. A wife who walks closely with Jehovah becomes an even greater support to her husband, her family, and her congregation. “Charm may be false, and beauty may be fleeting,” Proverbs reminds us, “but the woman who fears Jehovah will be praised” (Proverbs 31:30). That praise is not only from others—it’s the quiet applause of a heavenly Father who sees in secret.

So, whether your home is filled with spiritual routine or struggling to find one, your personal friendship with Jehovah still matters deeply. As you strengthen it, your soul becomes a source of strength to others. You magnify Jehovah—not only in what you do, but in who you are becoming.

Mary said: “My soul magnifies Jehovah.” Those words are just as beautiful today when whispered in a kitchen before sunrise, in a bedroom filled with quiet prayers, or in a weary heart that refuses to let its faith fade. Keep magnifying Him, dear sister. He hears every note.

Watchtower, May 2023, p. 22 ¶6