Luke 10: 38-42 NLT As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.”

41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Jesus is giving us the key to having a healthy soul. Our soul is the center of our mind, will, and emotions and Jesus is showing us how to have a healthy soul.

4 lessons from the text:

1) good things can keep you from the best thing

2) focusing on someone else can pull you off course

3) work without worship wears you down .. there’s a connection between anxiety and idolatry

4) when you lose your why, you lose your way.

When what you're doing for God isn't fueled by time with God, you will start to act like you’re god.

Matthew 11:28-29

28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.