God's purposes were not beholden to the will of a young Jewish girl.
By the way, Mary didn't say "yes" to God's "request" because there was no request. This is a heretical fallacy. God said "you will" before Mary could offer her consent.
Christ "took upon himself the form of a servant," it was not "given to Him" by anyone.
Oh, come on. “ BE IT DONE UNTO ME....” is hardly the act of a puppet’s meme, nor a refusal, but a soul magnified with assent and loving obedience.
Unless you are into the mental gymnastics of the vanity of predestination, of course.
I admire your savy posts, but you are making me think you are afraid of the early Church, or entrenched in only protestant resources, or a wounded Catholic. Your faith can stand the challenge to your initial fear and resistance. Mine did. :)
Why was Mary chosen by God/Jesus/the Holy Spirit?
Just curious to hear your thoughts on that.