The story of Mary and Martha is an invitation for us to look inside and consider the motivations of our hearts. Some find fulfillment in doing acts of service. Let those with this git serve joyfully and unresentfully, and make space in their lives for prayer. Some find fulfillment in spending quiet time in prayer and contemplation. Let those with this gift pray joyfully and unresentfully, and make space in their lives for service. We need one another to live fully into the vocations God has called us.