"...Martha was distracted..." And then Jesus said, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.” (Luke 10:40-42)
“Mrs. Cooper was a real gentlewoman, refined, cultured, and lovable-a character who lived and radiated her religion. Her home, church, husband, and children were the most important things in her life, for she was a person who always put first things first."
I found this description of my great-great-grandmother a few years ago, and while there are many special women in my family line, she was the matriarch. Her painting hangs in my dining room, and I was told about her for as long as I can remember. This is the most beautiful description of her I've heard, though ..."she was a person who always put first things first." I wish the same could be said of me, but I know that wouldn't always be true.
Facebook. Dishes. HGTV. Text messages. Laundry.
Chocolate. Sleep. Email. Online shopping. Home projects.
All things that I sometimes allow to take precedence over “first things.”
And what are “first things”? Relationship with Jesus, Spouse, Children.
It's not hard. But it is.
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