Luke 10: 38-41 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a women named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said, but Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha" the Lord answered "You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her."
I must admit when I read this I first side with Martha. I am a "do-er" by nature. I have reflected on these verses often as I am trying to slow my pace down in life and spend quality time at the Lords feet; reading the Word, praying, and sitting quietly with God. It is hard to slow down in this culture. It is easy to feel important when we are busy. Being intentional in quit time is a challenge and goes against our culture. In this holiday season are we being Martha: busying ourselves with shopping and decorating and missing sitting quietly with Jesus and celebrating his birth?
Please pray with me - Dear Father, thank you for your son Jesus. Please forgive us when we get distracted. Please help us to quiet our hearts and to seek you, especially as we celebrate Jesus our savior's birth. Amen
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