Martha, Martha, 

How busy you are 

Always running 

Always alone

 

You strive to please 

Yourself to give

Yet in the toil

You don’t receive

 

Your heart is empty 

Your body is tired

But from the turmoil 

You don’t retire 

 

You long for comfort

A little quiet

But when in silence

Resounding sirens 

 

You try resting

But you cannot

Your mind is nesting 

A million thoughts

 

While others relax

“You’re not allowed” 

Serving’s your duty

Surely he’d frown!

 

Martha, Martha, 

You’re worthy of more

The mistreatment of others

Isn’t your fault

 

It’s not your identity 

Listen no more

Lies of the enemy

You are the Lord’s 

 

He clothes you in dignity

He calls you his bride

He loves you deeply

Stand tall dear child

 

Martha, Martha,

How little you see

The one in front 

Is the one you seek

 

Would you take time

From all the grime

Come sit instead

And rest your head? 

 

Yet, you’re self relyin’

You can’t go deep

There’s only time

For pleasantries

 

You starve your soul

You’re overwhelmed 

But in the end,

You served a friend? 

 

Martha, Martha, 

S’not what he wants

He’s wishing to heal you

Not hear you rant

 

Take a deep breath 

Don’t you fret

He knows your hurts

So why perfect? 

 

No need to haste

Come as you are

Slow down your pace

And you’ll go far

 

He’s not frigid

His love is tender

You are seen 

Why not surrender? 

Martha, Martha,

There’s hope for tomorrow

Entrust your regrets

He’ll quench your sorrow

 

The dream you dreamed

Won’t have to die

Let him transform it

Why not try? 

 

Martha, Martha,

You’re not the saviour 

Breathe in again 

Then let it go

 

He’s not worried

So why are you? 

Just be patient

Don’t get confused

 

You are growing

But it is slow

Just keep hoping 

Grace will flow

 

Martha, Martha,

Don’t get discouraged 

You WILL trust him

Have some courage 

 

You are loved

He is pleased

You’re accepted

Remember this? 

 

Focus on thanking 

And growing in wonder

Beauty is calling 

You’re really surrounded

 

Martha, Martha,

Look around you

Don’t you see, God’s 

Tenderness for thee? 

 

Look at the birds 

in the sky

Or a baby’s 

glimmering eyes

 

Do they not reveal 

Exactly how he feels? 

Does your heart not flutter,

Till it’s soft as butter? 

 

So he sees you, and

Everyone around you

So he presumes

Hearts to be consumed

 

Tenderness flows freely 

Do not find it eery

Let your heart expand

By his gracious hand.

 

Soon you will trust

Fully abandoned

Life giving faith

Glowing with ardor

 

Eyes will be opened

Wounds will be healed

But most important 

You Will be Here 

 

You’ll rest in His arms 

Sweet hug from heaven

Peace overflowing 

Heart fully leavened 

 

You’ll hide in his Heart

at home Forever 

Swimming in mercy 

Always together.