Choose the good portion

"But the Lord answered her, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'" Luke 10:41,42 ESV

Perhaps you're like many people who are constantly running, working out, eating the right things but still not losing weight? If so, you could actually be overtraining according to personal trainer Liz Lethford, MS, ATC. Overtraining syndrome, she explained,"is characterized by a maladaptive response to excessive exercise without adequate rest, which results in neurological, endocrinological, and immunological harm." In addition to hindered weight loss, she explained that people who consistently participate in sustained periods of aerobic activities without taking time off to recoup and recover may also experience fatigue, depression, a slower resting heart rate, and a loss of motivation. In other words, it's important to find the right balance.

And if it's important to find the right balance, or the condition in which all elements are in the correct proportion, in our physical lives, it's even more important in our spiritual lives. Martha was reminded of that very thing when she, in her effort to serve Jesus complained that her sister, Mary, wasn't working as hard as she was but resting at the Lord's feet instead. But you see, in Martha’s desire to serve Jesus with her whole heart, she was actually neglecting Him - something He pointed out by saying, "but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion and it will not be taken away from her." 

So if you're honest today, would you say that the elements in your life are in the correct proportion? Or are you "anxious and troubled about many things" because your work has left you no time to rest at His feet? If so, right now is the best time to reset your priorities and put spending quiet time with Jesus at the top of your list. You’ll be so glad you did. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that making our time with you our prime concern is the only thing that will bring balance to our lives, both physically and spiritually. Help us to seek You first each and every day Lord that our priorities would be in the correct proportion. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

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