Move Over, Mary!

I can almost hear Martha say this as she finally realizes what it was that Mary had chosen that was better than all Martha's scurrying about. Mary had a heart to hear what Jesus had to say.

I have caught myself on many occasions half listening to someone talk to me while I'm simultaneously reading something on the computer or having my mind occupied on something else. It's a very bad habit of multi-tasking people.
I suddenly realize that I haven't comprehended anything the person was saying to me and I've had to apologize and ask them to repeat what they said. We may think we can multi-task and think we're pretty good at it, but that's really a deception. We really can only truly focus on one thing at a time and thus give our true attention to only one thing or person at a time.

We can be so busy serving and tending to all of the issues of life that our time with the Lord can become very haphazard and rushed. I have been guilty of this lately to the point where I am having a hard time connecting with God in my devotional time. God is not the least impressed with all our doing if we are letting ourselves get into a frenzy of activity and not taking our time with the very things that will nourish our spirit and our relationship with Him.

I feel a little stunned as I have the sudden realization that I have been a maniac lately. I have not really been present with Him in the brief moments I offer Him. No wonder He feels distant to me. I have not been listening. It's time to share some floor space with Mary at the feet of Jesus. I want to feel the intimacy again. I've been through too much and come too far to slide into apathy. I am thankful the Holy Spirit is still able to get my attention.

I can almost hear Jesus say, "Michele, Michele... just let these things go and settle down for a while. I have so much to share with you." My how the Word truly pierces the heart. I'm sorry, Lord. None of these things are as important as being in tune with you. All of it can wait.

So, move over Mary, here I come!