Gospel | Luke 10:38-42 (with Tom Gastil)

Opening Song:
Lament by Audrey Assad and Peter Kipley

Lyrics:
I'm Mary and I'm Martha all at the same time
I'm sitting at His feet
And yet I'm dying to be recognized
I am a picture of contentment
And I am dissatisfied
Why is it easy to work but hard to rest sometimes

Sometimes sometimes

I'm restless and I rustle like a thousand tall trees
I'm twisting and I'm turning in an endless daydream
Oh You wrestle me at night
And I wake in search of You
Oh but try as I might I just can't catch You

But I want to 'cause I need You
Yeah I need You
I can't catch You but I want to

Ooo how long how long until I'm home
'Cause I'm so tired so tired of running
Ooo how long how long until I'm home
'Cause I'm so tired so tired of running
Ooo how long until You come for me
'Cause I'm so tired so tired of running
Ooo how long until You come for me
'Cause I'm so tired so tired of running
Yeah I'm so tired so tired of running
I'm so tired so tired of running

Passage:
38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
(Luke 10:38-42 ESV)

Musical Reflection:
Harp Meditation No. 2 by Gretchen Kirby

Reflection Notes:
This modal meditation centers around an intervallic pattern in the right hand that is anchored by deep bass octaves in the left hand and occasional supportive harmonies. Though somewhat haunting, the melodic motif provokes reflection.

Prayer:
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.