“One thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her” (Lk 10:42)

From this story I have also learned that I don’t need to be ‘a great woman of God’ to be able to worship my Lord. I am a woman like Mary; no problem with that. I should not desire a complicated religious life ‘cumbered’ with robes, caps, titles and ceremonies! I desire the simplicity of Christ! Free in Him!

When I enter a house, or a church, I spiritually ‘scan’ the atmosphere searching for my Lord. I do not look for men, no matter how rich or famous they are. My soul is attracted only by my Lord. Most of the time, I find Him in humble places and among humble people. I find a place where my soul can rest and listen to His voice. Gossip makes me tired. The Word of God makes me happy. I go to a place where I am happy. I do not pretend to just please people. If Jesus is not in that ‘inn’, then I go out. The presence of God the Holy Spirit is like spiritual oxygen for me. In its absence I gasp for air like a fish outside water.

I have learned that if I sit down at the feet of Jesus, ‘big religious people’ will look down on me. They will criticize and try to intimidate me. I have learned to keep quiet. How can I argue with a blind man? My Lover will defend my choice of Him. My Lord will fight my battles. It has happened again and again. I have learned that my choice to locate the feet of Jesus is blessed by Him. I become like ‘a landlady’ of that little ‘holy ground’. Once I locate my place of worship, I lose the fear a tenant has. This is the spot under which my treasure lies forever. I cannot be condemned, fired, divorced or rejected out of my destiny! I learned to be confident of my calling. I know that no tenant can evict the landlady, and no maid can replace the mistress who is faithful to God and to her husband. I have discovered the power of humility, the freedom of worship and the grace of His glory revealed in me. The effort and the pain necessary to abide in that holy safe and happy place cannot be compared with the joy of resting in His embrace. This is my Lover; this is my Friend! My Lord and my Savior Jesus Christ!