SPEAKER_00: How would you describe your usual pace in life?
SPEAKER_00: Are you someone who hurries, stresses easily?
SPEAKER_00: Are you often overwhelmed by your schedule?
SPEAKER_00: You can read about a woman in the Bible named Martha who fits this description.
SPEAKER_00: And as she kept her mind fixed on the tasks at hand while Jesus was at her house, his gentle rebuke is also a reminder for us today.
SPEAKER_00: Luke 10, 41 through 42 says, Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed, or indeed only one.
SPEAKER_00: Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.
SPEAKER_00: What was it that her sister Mary chose?
SPEAKER_00: It was to sit and rest in the presence of Jesus.
SPEAKER_00: She recognized the priority in that moment.
SPEAKER_00: Today we're going to pray for this same discernment as Mary and rest in the presence of Jesus who is with us.
SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to thank Jesus that his presence is available to you right now.
SPEAKER_00: Bring to him the responsibilities and pressures that often crowd out quiet time with him.
SPEAKER_00: Mary showed, choosing what matters most.
SPEAKER_00: You are worthy of my attention and my time.
SPEAKER_00: Thank you for being with me.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.