“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one things is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. Luke 10:42 NIV
Do the words worried, busy, upset, and distracted describe you today? Somehow it is easy to find ourselves there. Isn't it?
Maybe today, you are in full swing with your summer schedule and you’re trying to juggle many activities daily. Your work is demanding more hours because many are out on vacation. Your children need extra care because they are home for the summer. You’re trying to work in a family vacation but realize that is next to impossible between work, summer camps, and lack of finances.
Maybe today, you are in full swing with your summer schedule and you’re trying to juggle many activities daily. Your work is demanding more hours because many are out on vacation. Your children need extra care because they are home for the summer. You’re trying to work in a family vacation but realize that is next to impossible between work, summer camps, and lack of finances.
Today stop for a moment and listen as Jesus says, “You are worried about many things, but only one thing is needed.” That one thing is Him.
Mary was so in love with Jesus it was easy for her to let the distractions go. Follow Mary's lead, spend time sitting at Jesus' feet even though chaos is all around you. The Lord of Peace will calm you.
During these crazy months of summer, don’t forget to be crazy in love with Him.
2 comments:
This is so true Alene. This WAS me about a year ago. My schedule and daily stresses are still difficult at times.However, I have reset my priorities.
We can only receive TRUE peace in the midst of our circumstances by spending time with JESUS. When we pour our hearts out to HIM and ask for him to reveal himself to us it is so totally awesome!
MANY times the stress or the problem is not resolved for me or takes time before I make it through. In my heart though I recognize that it was the LORD who gave me the strength to overcome. I am able to recognize this by HIS gift of discernment and HIS grace.
The story of Marta and Mary is such a wonderful story and example of what matters most to GOD. HE is just waiting for us to come to HIM with our burdens and LOVES us so much to give us all the gifts we need to make it through any situation. All we have to do is ask!
Amen. Seeking to shine in the summer regardless of the broken routines and travel. b
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