One day with the Lord is better than a 1000 days elsewhere...

 Psalm 84:10

Better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Life presents us with many choices, options to be this or that; to do this or that. What is important is what do we gain out to those choices that we make? Would we rather be in the presence of the Lord or far away from Him? We may sometimes take for granted the time we spend learning, worshipping and being intimate with the Lord; however, it is never overlooked by God Himself. Obviously what you hear repeatedly, is bound to be your reality. Now, would we rather hear repeatedly the word of God or the sorrows of the world, which has the potential to lead us to depression?

Let's look at the scenario that was painted for us, about the two sisters named Mary and Martha. This is found in the book of Luke 10:38-42, where Jesus and His disciples were on their way and they then visited Martha who had a sister, Mary. Upon their arrival, whilst Martha was busy preparing food, to serve the Lord, her sister Mary sat at the feet of Jesus  and listened to Him. Martha was not happy about this that her sister was not helping her do all the work. However this was the response from Jesus in verse 41 and 42: “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Jesus indicated that being up and about, busy with this and that, does not compare to hearing the word of God. The word of God is life, it is power, in fact God says He is the word. 

Therefore, may we be considerate on how we prioritize our time. Making sure that the time with the Lord is never overlooked and taken for granted. We are told it is better to please God than to please man; there is reward in that...