Martha was found to be anxious and worried about many things. Despite the best of her intentions she had forgot that Christ was present in her home and could calm the storms that had given rise in her life.
We too find ourselves to be anxious and worried about many things. When something is out of our control we are especially anxious and worried. This is the case with health, with battling temptations, with wars and violence that take place throughout the world.
Despite our anxiety and worry it is important that we realize that what we are going through is a common human experience and is not a sin in itself. The sin comes out of the actions that we choose to do when it pertains to such anxiety and worry.
Some might use various vices to combat such anxiety in order to bring about a false sense of calm. We can never discover our true longing in such a manner for we can only find our fulfillment through Christ.
As Saint Paul stated to the Philippians, “Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” In other words we are called upon to orient our sight to God despite these difficulties.
As the Lord stated unto Martha, “Mary has chosen the better part.” This statement points towards the fact that she has already come to understand the importance of the Messiah and thus she placed her trust in Him in order that all anxiety and worry may be calmed.
We must be found willing to do likewise. As a human emotion such anxiety and worry will continue to come upon us. Despite this reality we are in full control when it pertains to what we do with such anxiety and worry.
In the words of 1st Peter, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” This is to remind that God is the answer to which our heart longs.
Therefore, let us be found willing to be present with Him in prayer especially at those moments where we are found to be most anxious and afraid. Let us learn to find our rest in Him instead of endlessly getting caught up in the anxieties of life.
As the Lord stated to His apostles, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” Let the Lord be the source of our peace.
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