Martha, Martha

The media and political parties are making preparations for the 2020 election cycle. In our respective parties some are like Mary, who is not distracted by the political landscape and is at peace. Others are like Mary’s sister, Martha, who for the next year and a half will be on their knees in prayer and wringing our hands. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:40-41 NIV).