Today in my readings I came across this passage:
“Mary sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was busy with all the things that had to be done. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, my sister has left me to do the work by myself. Don’t you care? 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 away from her.”
– Luke 10: 39-42
This was a good reminder for me. How many times am I concerned with everything I have to do? With schedules and chores? With the to-do list? How many times have I let it all interfere with what is truly important? I guess that it was lent is about too, yes? Stopping the normal routine in order to make more room for God in our lives.
It feels so nice to have a clean house, but it feels even better to bask in the glory of God’s creation, or to listen for his voice in prayer.