Forgiven Sin and Redemption: Mary Magdalene by Michael Doyle
There are lessons to be learned from Mary Magdalene Of how one is redeemed from their craven bits of sin. It takes going to the Lord in a prayer of necessity, To come out the other side bestowing a holy legacy.
A changed life is the best part of passing evidence Behind the theology of Jesus's proven providence. Seven demons had influenced her life and her fate, But Jesus exorcised them and took away that weight.
In meeting Christ, Mary's life was rearranged, What followed proves something changed. Though many mistake her for having been a prostitute, There is nothing that even suggests she was destitute.
Instead, her known story suggests that through providence, She was freed from her chains and given her deliverance. From this, she became devoted and was ever humbly present. She was there from her exorcism until His blessed ascent.
It's a compelling argument to know you once were And then who have become in moments' grace and blur Who it is that you suddenly realized and beccome All in to God's good plan for His holy kingdom.
Delivered from seven demons, Mary made the effort To be there for Jesus and to be one to fully support. Spiritual oppression is a darkness hard to rearrange. Surely, at one point, Mary wondered how life could change.
But our God of second chances met Mary in greeting And assured her that the demonic troubles were fleeting. In whatever capacity, to meet Jesus brings deliverance, By believing in Christ, she left behind spiritual ignorance.
One thing is certain with all understanding and sincerity, Meeting Jesus brings a sense of peace and profound clarity. Jesus is the source of life that shines through darkness. His loving ways act to protect us from the world's harshness.
Jesus is the light of the world that provides our sight. He guides our paths, though they may be as dark as night. His will is the perfect peace that provides us sight To always live by His light and do what is good and right.
We are incapable of saving ourselves, so God came to rescue All of us from the dominion of darkness in this view. We receive our deliverance from the deserved wages of sin By our Lord God, who allows us redemption and to try again.
From this point of deliverance, we move on to our devotion. It is a love that exceeds that of our ordinary emotion. The proper response is that of generosity and of service. Having reached salvation, we must live out God's purpose.
As disciples of Christ, we become willing to give our all. This is what it means to answer our shepherd's holy call. The truth is that we are all born not to take but to give. We must live in gratitude and be willing to give.
Mary realized the immensity of how Jesus healed the rift Casting out her seven demons was an everlasting sort of gift. A life for a life is that which is frequently given. We know this by the response of those who walk as forgiven.
It isn't some landlocked sort of lost heresy To say that flip side of grace is the sacrifice of mercy. We give our lives back to be used by God as needed, Not just living Bible passages as duly heeded.
Mary's life evidences what it takes and the full cost. She was all in the game in response to no longer being lost. In all the good and bad of Jesus's life, Mary was there. Even when she could change a thing, she could care.
(c) October 14, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“A work of art does not answer questions; it provokes them; and its essential meaning is in the tension between the contradictory answers.” – Leonard Bernstein
“Our home joys are the most delightful earth affords, and the joy of parents in their children is the most holy joy of humanity.” – Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
Laughing out on my best days, I see nothing that I can't praise. Wtih every song, I am moving forward. It's to Heaven that I'm moving toward.
From the lowest valley deep, The Lord's love makes me weep. Tears of joy roll down my face. The love of the Lord fills me with grace.
From the mountain's majestic peak, My voice finds the words to speak. I sing it out loud, and I sing it strong, Offering my praise for the Lord, all day long.
Though I sometimes feel astounded, My reasons for praise have me surrounded. I am absolutely certain that I have no doubt. My love for the Lord has to come out.
Feeling the love of my sacred soul, I am at peace with God in control. Anywhere God brings me is my home. In His company, I am never alone.
As I sing, I give what is due. Certain as it is, no one is greater than you. I am forever grateful for all you do. You are the almighty, loving, and true.
(c) October 12, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the high road to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.” – Margaret Thatcher
“I think [forgiveness] may be the greatest virtue on earth, and certainly the most needed. There is so much of meanness and abuse, of intolerance and hatred. There is so great a need for repentance and forgiveness. It is the great principle emphasized in all of scripture, both ancient and modern. Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.” – Gordon B. Hinckley
Heading out of Australia to escape this Aussie winter. First stop Japan, then UK/Ireland and if work doesn't call me back, onto Chicago. I will make it up as I go along
