Luke 10:41-42

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 10:41-42

Dear Jesus,

Things keep breaking. I keep getting bad news. People keep needing help. I keep forgetting things. I suffer from miscommunication. Some is my own. Some belongs to others. There are delays on the one hand and deadlines on another. Disappointment and sorrow loom. I hear you saying to Martha, "Martha, Martha, you are worried about many things but Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." I want that better part. When I rest at your feet, listening to your word, I find the escape that comes at no cost. It settles me and gives me joy and hope. It's your good word and your good news. In that quiet place teach me what I need to know to be happy while I get up and go out to live in the soup. Be my peace and my guide, Lord Jesus.

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson

Life is like a bowl of soup, lots of random pieces all thrown together until Jesus brings just the right seasoning. Then it all comes together and tastes swell.