As I was pondering all that I have to be grateful for, despite challenges and difficulties in this life, I realized that the verse above can be the Scripture which reflects my focus this year. Sure, I could have chosen any of the numerous verses on the amazing LOVE of God; and even the verses on the greatest commandment, which is to LOVE the Lord my God with all my heart, soul, and mind. Yet, how wonderful it is to be able to say that I truly LOVE GOD more than anything or anyone here on earth.
It's also interesting that something one person in my class said to me on Sunday had me thinking. He said that he thought I might be more of a Martha than a Mary. I know that years ago, I would've agreed without hesitation; but, at this time, I was somewhat troubled. As I thought about it, I know that I have tried to be balanced between staying busy and taking time to "sit at Jesus's feet". But, as I thought more about it, I think that my theme this year may be telling me to make more of a conscious effort to spend even more time sitting at Jesus's feet and listening to Him. Though, reading the Luke 10:38-42 passage again, I see that I am not so much like Martha anymore. I don't think that I get too "distracted" by all the work and I am not "worried and upset about many things". And while, I do enjoy quiet time with the Lord, it may be useful to take more time in the midst of busy-ness to choose "what is better, and... will not be taken away".
The other day, I realized that going to Church actually does help me to re-align my life with the "straight and narrow path". Life pulls us in many different directions, but maintaining my focus on Christ keeps me going the right way.
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