Worry is a choice
Sometimes when I look at the week ahead I can get overwhelmed at all that needs to get done. My mind works a little like a radio and can jump from station to station. I mentally try to plan out my week to ensure that I have spent enough time fostering relationships with family and friends and that work and ministry responsibilities are all taken care of. However sometimes in all the planning I can find my self worrying. I worry about people or situations that I need to deal with during the coming week. I need to make a conscious effort to hand my concern and worry to God. The week ahead with all it’s highs and lows are safest in the hands of Jesus.
Martha, as the eldest would have felt the responsibility of running a home and taking care of her family. Jesus tries to teach Martha how to cope with her concerns and worry. In Luke 10:41-42 we read the following, “Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her.†(NIV)
What is the “one thing†that is needed? It is what Mary chose, to come and sit at the feet of Jesus. We, as busy Christian women need to constantly bring our worry and concern to Jesus. We need to exchange our worry for rest and peace. This sentiment is echoed throughout the Bible, in Matthew 6:33 Jesus teaches his disciples about worry and tells them to seek first the kingdom of God and all His righteousness and everything else will be given to you as well. Here with Mary and Martha we see the practical outworking of that teaching.
Like Martha, we need to be reminded of this truth every once in a while. When we feel burdened or worried about what lies ahead we need to come back to Jesus. We need to bring it all back and offer it to Jesus and exchange it for the peace and rest that only He offers us.
April 2nd, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Hello. Oh can I relate to this entry!
Can worry be considered a sin?
I think so! It’s just like when the pastor preaching on temptation and such. Many people have their own ideas of what sin is. They make justifications just to say they’re not sinning in actuality they are sinning. That is the worst in my opinion because it’s an illusion created in their minds. I’m guilty of it too. We all are. We want something so bad that we figure out a way of having it so in our minds we think it’s ok.
What Would Jesus Do? Think about it!
Kimberly
June 30th, 2007 at 12:58 am
Enjoyed this. God bless you, Donna