Spirit of the Father, who abides deep within us and guides us towards what is good, keep us from demanding that others change for our benefit, that we would learn to accept others’ choices, good and bad, and allow them to live as they choose, as you do, trusting in your love and strength to give us what we need, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
‘But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her, then, to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things, but few things are needed–indeed only one. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”‘ – Luke 10:40-42