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Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are neededor indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. Luke 10:4142 NIV

Martha and Mary were sisters but very different people. Martha invited Jesus to their home, but then became busy and distracted with all the work. The visitation of Jesus soon became a chore and the joy of serving was gone. Martha was worried and troubled about many things. She became so busy that she missed the most important part, a chance to spend time with Jesus while He was there.

Mary delighted in listening to the teachings of Jesus and put Him first by sitting at His feet a while and listening as He spoke. When Martha got upset with all the serving, she finally approached Jesus and said, tell Mary to help me, but He said, No. For Mary had chosen best and it would not be taken from her.

When you get busy and a lot of people are depending on you, it is easy to start feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. You can feel as if you do not get this done it will be the most horrible thing in the world, but it wont.

You begin to lose focus on the Lord and what is actually important, and start to focus on your performance, or lack thereof. We flatter ourselves by thinking that we are so important. When you are dead, the world will continue on just as it has because it does not revolve around you.

Dont get so busy that you no longer enjoy your life because there is coming a time when it will be gone. God is the one that makes the sun rise in the morning, not us. Keep your priorities straight. Put God first in your life and make time for Him intentionally. There will always be chores to do.