Sometimes we can really become occupied with only the work that is infront of us. Our mind becomes narrow and we start to limit our thoughts and attitudes, you might wonder and even feel why no one else is helping or focused on the task. We worry too much sometimes, I know I do, but I guess this is why we turn into Martha’s… Everyone know that story right? Imagine if we threw a party for our friends but we were so focused on preparing all the meals and making sure everyone is catered we don’t even have time to enjoy their company. It is one way for us to be occupied in the service that we do, but I guess the winner or the better part to do is to be focused on our Lord who has given us the service. We can really see Mary is the winner because she knows that work can wait and there is always time for the Lord. She knew at that moment He chose to enter her home she would listen to everything he says. It must be that child like faith that she had in the Lord.
St. Benedict seems to have figured it out as his motto and rule is Ora et labora – work and prayer. What the? best of both worlds for some people. I guess the best thing for us is to understand our priorities always placing Him first. If the Lord wanted to build a relationship with Martha and Mary, then He wants to do the same for us.
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