Take time for God

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.” In today’s Gospel reading (Luke 10:38-42), we hear the story about Martha and Mary, two very close friends and disciples of Jesus. While Jesus was visiting their house, Martha was busy cleaning house and preparing dinner while Mary sat attentively at his feet listening to his teachings. Martha, caught up in her own neediness, complained to Jesus that Mary wasn’t helping. Jesus replies to her complaining, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.” This gospel is describing two different servants of the Lord. Martha was busy preparing Jesus’ supper and is worried about the house, yet Mary was busy taking in the Word of God and worried about her spiritual house. Both jobs are important, but we must not let our lives get so anxious and busy that we forget to take in the Lord. While the meal that Martha was preparing is important, it is not as important as the food that Mary was receiving. How many of our lives are filled with activities which keep us from church, from prayer, from sitting at the feet of Christ? When we participate in these activities, do you invite God? Are you too busy to nourish yourself on the Word of God? Slow down, take time to stop and smell the roses; take time for God. No matter how busy your life is, do not forget to pray and experience a deeper relationship with God.

A Simple Prayer “Lord, to be in your presence is life and joy for me. Free me from needless concerns and preoccupations that I may give you my undivided love and attention.”

Yours in Christ Michael Marcon