This is the first time I’ve read this scripture from the New Living Translation and I like the way this is put. The story is about two sisters. Martha toils in the kitchen to feed Jesus and the disciples. Mary sits with Jesus to learn. Martha gets upset – she’s doing all the work. Other translations say that Martha is worried and upset about many things. What has Mary discovered? She has discovered the joy of learning from the Master; of growing spiritually. Our relationship with God is the One Thing. Seek ye first the kingdom of God – then all these other things will fall into place. How many of us worry and fuss over so many things that are trivial? This scripture tells us to seek Jesus. A relationship with him is more important than all the little bits and pieces that we get stressed about. To understand our worth in Jesus eyes helps us see what is unimportant and what we should be concerned with. The next time you find yourself getting worked up over something, go sit at Jesus feet for awhile and see what happens.
We worry over so much God. Help us to let go and trust that you take care of our days. Give us wisdom and guidance to handle the big things and to not fret over the rest. We ask in the name of our Lord and master. Amen.
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