There is a certain phrase of Jesus that won’t leave me lately.  It’s comforted me as I lay in bed at night, when certain unknowns of tomorrow tried to steal my peace.  And during the day it has suddenly appeared to help me say no to a few tempting opportunities, ideas, and diversions.  I hope it stays with me forever!

When I realized that this was the Spirit of God speaking to me through this verse, I finally decided to look it up.  It is from a common bible story – Martha and Mary’s dinner party, but this time I discovered something – that if true – gives the story a little more “color,” if you will.  At the least, it makes me more amazed at how wise Jesus is!

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