Luke 10:41-42 "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."
Sometimes I get so caught up in doing the "many things" of Christmas that I neglect "what is better". In this Biblical story, Mary and Martha have an opportunity to be with their Lord. Mary spends the precious time sitting at His feet listening. Martha spends the time being distracted by making preparations.
I love Christmas. I love the cooking for friends, the parties, the baking of homemade gifts, the crafty fun with toddlers, the decorating, the non-stop Christmas carols, the cards...everything. It makes me happy to be with people, to give and to create. None of these are bad choices.
After reading this post this AM though, I wonder, do I spend enough time pondering "what is better"? Am I spending so much time trying to teach my daughter about Christmas that I am missing it myself? Or, am I slowing down to learn, consider and be in awe. Is it making me better? Am I slowing down to take in the miracle? I will today. I'll do a bit less, and take it in a bit more.
After reading this post this AM though, I wonder, do I spend enough time pondering "what is better"? Am I spending so much time trying to teach my daughter about Christmas that I am missing it myself? Or, am I slowing down to learn, consider and be in awe. Is it making me better? Am I slowing down to take in the miracle? I will today. I'll do a bit less, and take it in a bit more.
1 comment:
rebecca,
this season i have found it difficult to find the balance in creating meaningful traditions, making homemade gifts, and keeping it simple so i can "worship fully".
our advent calendar has been so much fun for the kids, but i spent many hours and late night working on it. the other day i was ordering gifts online and was telling dan that it was such a blessing to be able to just click a button and be done with much of our christmas shopping. i am so glad that the kids will have a few homemade gifts, but i am also glad to have the convenience of store bought gifts, too. it's finding that balance. and it's not always easy.
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