It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is here. A time when we purposely stop and spend time remembering what we are thankful for. And yet, this time of year is also a time of a long list of expectations. Thanksgiving dinner and preparations, decorating for the Christmas holidays, shopping for gifts. . .It’s all good, but it can become overwhelming.
Do you remember the story of Mary and Martha? Martha was the woman in the Bible who ran around, taking care of all the household preparations when Jesus and his disciples came to stay. Mary, on the other hand, left the preparations to her sister to sit at Jesus’ feet.
Most of the time, I’m more like Martha. I get caught up in the details like she did, and forget to take time to stop be still. To learn and glean from those around me. To find peace and strength in God’s word. To be thankful.
When I think about wanting to be a strong woman of God, I long to find the combination of both women. Martha opened up her home to Jesus and his disciples, and had the heart of a servant. But Mary was the one who, despite all that had to be done, remembered what was most important.
“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.”
In our rush, rush world, I find these words a breath of fresh air. God knows the responsibilities we have, but He also wants us to sit down, be quiet, and like Mary, draw from His strength.
I’m praying today that in the busyness of life, you find time to connect with God and remember what you are truly thankful for and that you can find in Him your source of strength.
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