tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post712859412820559033..comments2024-03-26T02:19:04.744-07:00Comments on barefoot in the kitchen: more like Marystephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399191040892859634noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-59232750678710356632017-04-07T08:55:23.988-07:002017-04-07T08:55:23.988-07:00The older I get too, the more I appreciate this st...The older I get too, the more I appreciate this story. One time in a church talk, a speaker discussed this story. His interpretation was the Savior was fine that Martha was in the kitchen, and fine that Mary was listening. It was when MARTHA complained to the Savior that Mary wasn't helping, that's when the Savior shared his insight.<br /><br />At the General Women's meeting, this story was brought up by Sister McConkie in her talk, "Martha, Martha thou art careful and troubled about many things; But ONE thing is needful." Now I insert my name in the Martha, Martha part, and decide each day what my 1 thing is. Usually, the 1 thing for my day is family scripture and prayer. If we do those things, my to-do list is complete, and our day was successful. I try to not worry about the rest anymore. But, this is easier said than done, because I am often troubled about many things.<br /><br />Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896464848490020803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-9731306797365062462017-04-07T08:50:20.201-07:002017-04-07T08:50:20.201-07:00I needed this today. Having 4 kids and having them...I needed this today. Having 4 kids and having them involved in extracurricular activities (just one each), nearly kills me! All the driving around and scheduling and making sure everyone is fed and hoping to have meals at the dinner table and not in the car on the way to this or that practice. christ's response to Martha in this story is a lesson I feel like I need to learn over and over again. "One thing is needful." I even made a calendar with that quote as the backdrop! Thanks for this beautiful reminder to slow down and put first things first. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696231021422009947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-16644526911585370082017-04-07T05:42:23.227-07:002017-04-07T05:42:23.227-07:00I love this because I've always related to tha...I love this because I've always related to that story and not aside from the fact that my middle name is Martha, I am very, very much a Martha. Always focused on what needs to be done and you are so right in remembering that we need to be more like Mary as well. ♥ Have a nice weekend. <br />LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925694371363142572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-3455188971829609692017-04-06T14:04:37.253-07:002017-04-06T14:04:37.253-07:00I'm so glad you shared this! I've always b...I'm so glad you shared this! I've always been a 'Martha' too and felt compassion for her. After all, work is essential to caring for others! I really needed the reminder to put first things first. I always love reading and being inspired by your thoughts. Camillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529524551745264433noreply@blogger.com