Choose the Good Portion

In today's Gospel reading Luke:10,38-42. Is the story of the 2 sisters. Martha and Mary. Martha complains to Jesus, saying Mary is sitting idly by His side, whereas she is left to take care of all the hospitality chores. Jesus says to her so gently" Martha, Martha you are troubled and anxious about so many things, Mary has chosen the good portion which will not be taken away from her".

This struck a powerfull chord in me.Lately I have been vexed about many work related issues which were out of my control and spoiling my whole week-end as these nagging doubts and worries were playing in the back of my mind.When you are troubled, your dreams reflects the state of your mind, and you awake in the morning with a tired feeling as your sleep was disturbed by vague restless dreams,which in turn affects your attitude and therein an unhappy marriage of a vicious cycle!!!.That is what has been happening to me since Friday!! The reading today was a bucket of icy cold water being dumped on head!!It definitely woke me up with a vengeance!!!.I was Martha, worrying about things and people beyond my control and all I had to show for my worries were dark circles under my eyes!!!Not at all pleasant!!!In all my day to day stress I had forgotten that I already had the good portion!! Instead of laying my cares on the more than capable shoulders of the Almighty,my mind was misguiding me into thinking everything was under my control. Hardly the case,if truth be told!!!.Then why was I losing sleep?(literally!!!).

When clouds darken your skies
threatening with impending storms
Take a step in Faith
Choose the Good Portion.

When all seems lost
And in reality it seems impossible
Take a step in Faith
Choose the Good Portion

When people say it cannot be done
And none may stand by your side
Take a step in Faith
Choose the Good Portion

When troubles and sickness weigh you down
And you feel you cannot go on
Take a step in Faith
Choose the Good Portion

Though heaven and earth may pass away
His Word does stand true
Martha...Martha I say to you
Choose the Good Portion
It shall not be taken away from you!