I realize the amount of "Things To Do" between now and when we leave Wed. is of such magnitude that the last thing I should be doing is sitting here but as I said on my Facebook status this morning, the next two days will require Martha-like diligence and the only way to survive this is to start the day like Mary.
I have often experienced Mary-Martha tug-of-wars. I want to just sit at the feet of Jesus and rest and revel in His presence but obligations, responsibilities and perhaps even some pride have often tripped me up. I know Martha often gets a bad rap and I would love to write about this at greater length. Some day.
I would love to delve more fully into the peace and wisdom that comes with Mary's actions. Another day.
For right now I just needed to express that for those of you who are facing your own 'to-do' lists as you count down the days till Christmas, as you worry over details, remember.... there is really only ONE thing to be concerned about....
"But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it and it will not be taken away from her." ~ from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10
May you find a little peace today.
Good stuff and JUST what I needed to read today!
ReplyDeleteSame here! I've been running around like a chicken without a head for a week at least. Robyn, what a wonderful reminder of the woman we should always want to be more like not only at Christmastime but all the time.
ReplyDeleteVery timely advice indeed!! I know where I want to be spending the majority of my time this Christmas season!
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