Martha, Martha!

I rushed out to the car to get to work, via the gas station. My mind was racing with preparations for an upcoming trip, with some physical “ailments,” and housing issues. I had already spent the few short minutes of visiting with my husband prior to leaving with a myriad of worried questions and statements about all of these.

As I reached to open the car door, the words from Jesus’ gentle reprimand to Martha came to mind – “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:41-42). I looked over at my husband and said, “Sorry about being a Martha.” He gave me a knowing, forgiving smile.

On the way to work, another verse came to mind. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). I’d written about this verse a while back on this blog, and it seemed that I was going to need to learn that lesson again. The good part (Jesus) and God’s peace (Philippians 4:7) are mine for the taking. Choosing and obedience and relinquishing control.

I’m ready for Him to make me into a Mary instead of a Martha! Want to join me?