I had my stitches removed yesterday. After a week in an uncomfortably large splint up to my elbow, I was nervous to move my injured hand at all. After hearing my questions about wound care and mobility concerns, the doctor sat back and reassured me that I had healed beautifully. I really was ok. Today I see the truth to what he said, now that some stiffness and tenderness have worn off.
Today during my prayers, I had a long list of to do’s that I wanted the Lord to help me contort myself to accomplish. During the prayer, a thought that came to my mind: forget the baking project. In other words, I am ok without doing all of the extras.
I wonder if Mary worried that she wasn’t doing enough as she took time to sit with the Savior as Martha served. Did she feel some relief when she heard the words, “One thing is needful”? This concept always makes my cumbered mind feel so much better. Focus on the basics. If there is time for more, great. If not, you have already chosen the good part.
I won’t be delivering cupcakes with buttercream flowers piped on them to my committee today. I won’t finish hand embroidering a towel for a bridal shower. Really, only one thing on my list is needful, and I will do it peacefully and with purpose.
I am so ok with that.