sit at his feet

Opening Prayer: Help us, Lord Jesus, to give you our full and undivided attention this day.  Amen.

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Journal: How does this story intersect with or describe your life right now?  What would it look like to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to what he says today?

Reflection: How do I not allow the chaos and busyness of this life, as well as the many worries and cares of this day, to dominate my heart and soul?  How do I keep the many demands and expectations and agendas that others have for me, as well as those I have for myself, from determining what I will do this day?  How will I allow myself to be led by something deeper and larger than my circumstances?  How will I live a life that is focused on the important rather than just the urgent?  How will I center myself and my life on the one thing rather than being dragged around by the many things?

     My answer to all of these questions is the same as Martha and Mary: to sit at his feet and listen to what he says.  The saints called it contemplation—simply being with Jesus.  Contemplation is that space and that time where I sit in the presence of Jesus and give him my full attention.  It is the place where he is able to get his hands on me, to draw me into his passionate embrace, and to whisper his words of deep affection in my ears, so that everything else that distracts and consumes me will loosen its grip on my heart and soul.  It is the place where genuine transformation occurs.  It is the best part, the good portion, the essential thing.  It is a wonder then that I do not do it more often.  Maybe that’s why I stay so distracted.

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me listen to you today instead of all of the other voices within and around me that are clamoring for my attention.  May your voice alone be the one that guides my life—my being and my doing—today.  Amen.