i was martha today

I woke up this morning and cleaned my house from top to bottom. I went grocery shopping, cooked dinner, washed dishes, cleaned the kitchen, bathed my son, and baked a cake for my husband. Every part of my body is SCREAMING, "Enough, I'm tired!" Although I am physically tired, my mind hasn't felt this invigorated in a long time. I was so productive today. It feels good.

I was proud of myself until I sat down a few minutes ago. I realized that NOT ONCE today did I pray or spend time in God's word. Productive, huh? It reminds me of the story of Mary and Martha in the book of Luke:

" 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:38-42 (NIV)

I was Martha today. I was so busy, I forgot all about Jesus waiting in my living room for me to sit at His feet. Although I am sure my busyness disappointed Him, it's never too late. Jesus doesn't leave. He waits on us to come to Him. He is patient.

Well, it's late and I'm very sleepy. I better head on to bed before it gets any later. But first, I have to stop by the living room...