one thing

"As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, 'Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the world by myself? Tell her to help me!' '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.'"
-luke 10:38-42

i love being busy.
it brings out my obsessive compulsive organizational habits, makes my days feel purposeful, and more often than not it fills them with things i love to do.

it also is my #1 distraction from hearing the voice of God.

i could be filling my time with the most selfless, most ministry-minded activities, but if i am so caught up in the logistics of doing them and am missing the point...then what is the point at all?

ONE THING.
one thing is needed: the ability to realize what is truly important - drinking in the voice of Jesus. being able to s.t.o.p and listen...and to obey.

i have been blessed with several amazing ministry opportunities this upcoming christmas season and as the season is fast approaching (i've been mentally there for a month now!), this ONE THING is something i have to consciously decide and determine and choose to do. to not allow my responsibilities to consume my thoughts, but to intentionally set them aside and make room for the voice of the Holy Spirit to speak.

SO looking forward to worship this week.