Modern Conveniences

For the last two days my phone line has been out. Not a big deal since I could use my cell phone. Then the repairman came and took down the system to troubleshoot the problem. I lost my Internet. Oh, no! I couldn't write my blog, check my email or anything. It's not like I'm online all day, but it seems inconvenient when you can't at any moment grab your iPad to check on the weather, the news, store hours or _________(fill in the blank). It's kind of like when the power goes out and you reach for the light switch anyway.

So how did it change my day? Well, my 9-year-old and I spent the entire afternoon planning a book report. We sat together in my lounge chair, read the directions and brainstormed ideas. We spent hours talking about the book, what to report and what kind of props would help in her oral presentation.

As I looked back on the day, I thought about Mary and Martha. Martha's distractions were preparing a meal, and if not for a lack of modern conveniences, my distractions could have been this blog or whatever else I wanted to check on. Instead, I got to emulate Mary and be completely focused and absorbed in helping a little girl with her first big project at school.

Luke 10:41-42 And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."