Luke 10:41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.”
My head is fairly spinning with the amount of things I am worrying about—getting my classroom ready, getting my lesson plans ready, figuring out the new routine at home and at school, jumpstart for my youngest, homeschool and hiking for my oldest, a total lifestyle change for the hubs—truly, I have to force myself to stop, to breathe, to trust. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. God’s got us all.
Luke 10:41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details!”
My sweet, precious Savior knows my heart and my fears. He brought me to Martha and Mary yet again as He tries to help me refocus on what’s important. Martha’s activity and anxiety seem to mirror my own. I get caught up in her actions and again have to force myself to calm down, focus, and breathe. Meanwhile, Mary is sitting serenely at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught (v 39). I want that peace, that serenity, that focus—and my Savior wants that for me.
Luke 10:42 “…but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best….”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this reminder of what is truly important. In the midst of the chaos and activity of life, help me to pause and assess my focus. Help me to slow down, to breathe, to sit at Your feet and listen to what You would teach me. Help me to trade my fears and anxiety for Your peace. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 27:4 I have asked the LORD for one thing; one thing only do I want: to live in the LORD’s house all my life, to marvel there at His goodness, and to ask for His guidance.
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