In a world overwhelmed by tasks and to-do lists, Jesus invites us to choose “the one thing necessary.” At the house of Bethany, we witness the holy tension between action and contemplation, between Martha’s busyness and Mary’s devotion. This sermon reflects on how the peace and order of prayer must shape all our work—not only in church, but in our homes, our calendars, and our hearts. True simplicity begins not with less to do, but with choosing first to sit at the feet of Jesus.