Luke 10:38-42
"Martha, Martha ," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Life has many distractions that can overwhelm us, even divert us from fully sensing Jesus’ peace and presence. Our scripture gives us a good example for facing life’s obstacles. We can either be Blessed or Stressed. That was the difference between Mary and Martha. Mary was occupied with Jesus and was Blessed, Martha was preoccupied with her situation and was stressed. She was worried and upset about many things, however worry accomplishes little. Proverbs 12:25 says "An anxious heart weighs a man down." That’s all worry accomplishes. It’s like sitting in a rocking chair. Lots of energy used, yet no forward progress.
No matter what our circumstances, we CAN be set free! We may need to adjust our priorities and eliminate some things, which consume our time and clutter our thoughts; but true worship at His feet is worth it ALL. What one thing is needed? The answer is found in Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”.
Here is a little wisdom my Dad shared with me for days when I feel more like Martha....
If you want to be distressed -- look within.
If you want to be defeated -- look back.
If you want to be distracted -- look around.
If you want to be dismayed -- look ahead.
If you want to be delivered -- look up too Jesus!
Which will you be? Stressed, or Blessed? Our choice makes all the difference.
Lets be BLESSED!
Shaun Estrada
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