One thing only

"I feel sometimes the walls move" – somehow I’m convinced that it will take more than an innocent cup of coffee, to get the walls to wriggle.

which brings me – as swiftly as possible to:

Jan (or Johannes) Vermeer  1632 – 1675

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (c. 1654-1655?) oil on canvas
Edinburgh, National Gallery of Scotland

I've sat transfixed in front of this photo – foot-sore after walking Edinburgh Streets.   A good place to rest and stare at stressy Martha and relaxed, attentive Mary right there with Jesus, enjoying Him.

Insert speech bubble:  Jesus to Martha “…..“But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary.’” Luke 10:41 "

Only one thing.  That's no long list.  One thing only.  TO SIT AND LISTEN.

Mary wasn’t going to miss one nugget of truth that comes from her Lord’s mouth, that’s for sure.

Prayer:  “Precious Lord Jesus, help me to balance self-giving service and sitting at your feet and to discern what is most necessary.  Please Holy Spirit, please help me to identify my temptations and distractions. And as for worry.... help me to ban those from my life and instead be totally convinced that I have a Heavenly Father in heaven who cares for me.!”  Amen.