More Like Mary

A new day dawns.

As my head leaves the pillow, what consumes my thoughts?

Is it the miracle of another day to live? Or my list of chores and tasks to commence?

Am I grateful for the sun filtering through the blinds, or am I more focused on the dust it highlights?

Do I turn to my loving husband and kiss him on the cheek? Or am I already concerned with the list of people I am trying to please?

As I drink my morning coffee, do I feel its warmth on my tongue? Or am I planning all I'll buy on my midday grocery run?

Later, as I spend time with my Father, what keeps going through my head?

Am I in awe of my many blessings? Or filled with dread by the many tasks ahead?

"As Jesus and His disciples were on their way, He came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what He said. 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!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed - or indeed only one.

Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her."

Luke 10:38-42