Divided into parts

 41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and troubled about many things  42But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.Luke 10:41-42 ESV

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Worried  3309 merimnáō (from 3308 /mérimna, "apart, as opposed to the whole") – properly, drawn in opposite directions; "divided into parts" (A. T. Robertson); (figuratively) "to go to pieces" because pulled apart (in different directions), like the force exerted by sinful anxiety(worry).

Troubled 2351 thórybos – properly, an uproar, tumult; trouble (accompanied by noisy upheaval) that throws things into disorder; (figuratively) emotions spun "out of control," 

Divided into Parts

I love the way that I made you!  I placed my creative reasoning with inside you.  Adam had such fun naming all of the animals I created.  Joseph organized the harvesting of grain for an entire country in which people would later receive the exact portioned amounts to last through 7 years of drought.

Your emotions, however, are given as markers to highlight your path you are taking.  The right laughter brings joy.  The wrong laughter is taunting and hurtful at the expense of others.  Troublesome worry is the effect of being pulled in two different directions.  Peace over finances or worry that there may not be enough.  Trust that tasks will be completed in time or anxiousness that you will be late again and not measure up.  Faith in Me to do what I promised or fear that I might not come through for you.  Settledness in the end result of your storm, or disturbed by the constant barrage of troublesome waves of the unexpected. 

Martha serving for our needs was good.  Contemplating on one word from my Son could have brought light into her dark thinking of being alone.  Joy comes in the redirection of the focus of the moment.  I am above ALL!  To gaze upon me is to take your eyes off of the myriad of distractions, to the oneness of my love and care.  I have the knowledge to direct your steps to navigate the rocky terrain into green restoring meadows, but it will require you to look at me to follow me.  My Son, knows how to lead stressed and wayward sheep.

Spend more time learning to discern my voice and you will hear my whispers in the chaos.  I am always engaging in your life experiences.  I walk every step with you for I NEVER leave you.  Trust me to help in your time of need.  My shoulders are big to carry the load that you were not created to carry.  Ask Me to help and trust how I use others to carry out my purposes.  You were not designed to walk alone.

I am with you and that makes all the difference in this troublesome life.

Whispers from your Father, God.