the good portion

but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:42

Mary chose the best thing... the finest portion... to be with Jesus. And Jesus blessed her choice. She reduced her life to the ONE priority -- following Jesus. And that is the best thing ever! I am reminded of a Rich Mullins lyric that challenges me just like Mary's example:

Everybody I know says they need just one thing
And what they really mean is that they need just one thing more
And everybody seems to think they've got it coming
Well I know that I don't deserve You
Still I want to love and serve You more and more
You're my one thing

Save me from those things that might distract me
Please take them away and purify my heart
I don't want to lose the eternal for the things that are passing
'Cause what will I have when the world is gone
If it isn't for the love that goes on and on with

My one thing
You're my one thing
And the pure in heart shall see God

You're my one thing
You're my one thing
And the pure in heart shall see God

Who have I in Heaven but You Jesus?
And what better could I hope to find down here on earth?
I could cross the most distant reaches
Of this world, but I'd just be wasting my time
'Cause I'm certain already, I'm sure I'd find

You're my one thing
(One thing)
You're my one thing
(One thing)
And the pure in heart shall see God

You're my one thing
(One thing)
You're my one thing
(One thing)
And the pure in heart shall see God

Every night and every day
You hold on tight or You drift away
And You're left to live
With the choices You make
Oh Lord please give me the strength
To watch and work and love and sing and pray

'Cause who have I in Heaven but You Jesus?
And what better could I hope to find down here on earth?
Well I could cross the most distant reaches
Of this world, but I'd just be wasting my time
'Cause I'm certain already I'm sure I'd find

You're my one thing
(One thing)
You're my one thing
(One thing)
And the pure in heart shall see God