You call to me,
My heart quickens -
Anxious to answer
But,
Dishes sit in the sink
Cereal boxes taunt me from the table.
You call to me,
My heart struggles-
Hoping to answer
But,
Towels covering the bathroom floor
Scream at me to straighten and scrub.
You call to me,
My heart falls-
Wanting to answer
But,
The laundry grows taller and meaner
Laughing at my laziness.
You call to me,
My heart yearns-
Wishing to answer
Then,
Among the clutter-
A whisper
Be still… know that I am.
In the midst of all this
I find your word
I answer your call.
Reminds me of Mary and her sister Martha in Luke 10:38-42
ReplyDeleteMary sat at Jesus' feet, listened and ministered to Him. Martha complained because she had to do all the housework. Jesus told Martha don't be concerned with little things, but focus on what is important.
Oh the blessings of a 'lived in' house :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder that we shouldn't be too busy to hear God's call.