Yesterday it seemed that everywhere I looked there was stuff that needed to be done. I was overwhelmed and annoyed knowing that I didn't have time to get it all done and the stuff I did get done would just undo itself with 2 kids following behind me.
It is no secret that I am picky when it comes to my house. I like things picked up & tidy & every single thing has a place & everyone living with me needs to learn that & put stuff back (at least thats the lie I have been believing). Clutter annoys me to no end, stresses me out, and frankly puts me in a bad mood. I notice things that obviously the other members of my household do not..... Dusty baseboards, the pedestal on the sink gets dirty, the dirt On the floor under the benches in the kitchen, my white kitchen cabinets gets finger prints & food on them, etc. My poor kids & husband! I can be downright hard to live with..... There, I said it!! At least I admit it right?!
So in Luke chapter 10 when Jesus is welcomed into the house of Martha & Martha gets annoyed at her sister, Mary for sitting on her rump while she does all the work, it coincidently sounds a tad familiar! But what does Jesus have to say about it? In Luke 10:41-42 Jesus says, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." (ESV)
While Martha was worrying over the details, Mary was doing what really counted. She was resting in The Lord & spending time at His feet listening to His teachings. How often have I chosen to fuss over the little annoyances & make myself downright irritable than to sit and spend time with The Lord & REST? I am Martha!! But oh how I want to be Mary.
Now this doesn't give us an excuse to be downright lazy. As a matter of fact Romans 12:11 says, "Never be lazy, but work hard and serve The Lord enthusiastically." (NLT) But when you are like me and let it ruin your whole day and more importantly give all the stuff that needs to be done priority over my time with God..... Well, that's when there's a problem! There's a difference in resting in The Lord & being lazy.
So how do I find that balance? Sometimes when I start getting overwhelmed I just stop, close my eyes, take a deep breath in, and say a quick prayer and ask for God's help. Peace rushes over me. I think sometimes we forget that we can call out to Him ANYTIME! It doesn't have to be a scheduled prayer time. He is always there & He wants to help us! When I want to talk to David or need his advice I don't wait until bedtime or right when I get up in the morning. I call to him if he's home or I call him on the phone right away. So why can't I be the same way with God? Praise God that I can call out to Him anytime! He is always listening and He loves me and wants to help!
Another thing that helps me is spending time in His Word everyday. It helps me keep my priorities straight and renews my spirit. I am more relaxed, more joyful, and more at peace when I have allowed Him to speak to me through His Word. He is the only thing that can satisfy our souls.
Are you a Martha like I am? How do you rest in Him when your to do list keeps getting longer and longer?
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