The following worship profile of Mary is from the Praise and Worship Study Bible published by Tyndale House.
Imagine having an angel appear before you with the message that you have been chosen to perform a special task for the Lord! You would probably react much as Mary did: "Who, me? Surely I am not qualified!" Mary exhibits a humble spirit when the angel tells her that she has been selected to give birth to the Son of God. Yet ultimately she does not allow her sense of humility to keep her from accepting the Lord's will for her, even though saying yes will mean being misunderstood by many people, including her fiance, Joseph. In this way, Mary demonstrates for us the right response to God's call upon our life.
Mary the Worshiper
Mary believed that God's intention was to do good to her. She knew that he is a God that exalts the humble and shows mercy to those who trust in him. In spite of the problems she would undoubtedly face, she recognized that her faithfulness would ultimately bless others: the covenant people and, indeed, the whole world.
Learning from Mary
God determines whom he will choose for a special task, and we must learn to depend on him to accomplish his will. It was the Lord who chose Mary to bear the Messiah, and she had to be willing to simply obey.
Mary held nothing back from the Lord when he called upon her to serve him. By obeying God, Mary risked her reputation and her future, yet she still chose to follow him. May we, like Mary, be willing to surrender all our plans and hopes to the Lord, trusting in his provision for us.
Following the Example
When we are in the middle of trying circumstances, it is difficult to see them as potential blessings. Yet Mary, who faced public embarrassment and even punishment for accepting God's will, was able to praise God for his blessing on her life. Think about problems you have gone through that you thought were too difficult to handle. How has God used you to bless others through these troubles? When you find yourself struggling to accept God's will, stop and remember that the Lord makes no mistakes. Thank him for what he is going to do for you through the circumstances that you face. Like Mary, go forward to meet your task with confidence and joy.