Are You a Mary or a Martha?
The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and troubled over so many things, but just one is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her.” ~ LUKE 10:41 (GNT)
Iam definitely a Martha. I have spent my entire life trying to do all that I think God wants me to do. I don’t know the word “no.” Whatever is asked of me, I always say yes. And what’s not asked of me, I volunteer myself to do. Crazy? Absolutely! God doesn’t expect me to burn myself out trying to do everything. Sometimes I just need to say no. Sometimes I need to spend more time with God, rather than working for Him.
This year I’m going to say no sometimes. I’m going to put my personal time with God first. I’m going to make sure I find “God and me time” so I can relax, refuel, and refresh.
Are you a Martha? Is it time for you to take a breath, slow down, and make different choices in your life? I challenge you to look deep inside yourself. See what God sees. Decide if you need to do some prioritizing, make some changes, or sometimes just say no. Let God lead the way. Let Him be your focus, your strength, and your choice!
Jesus loves me just for who I am. He resides in my heart and is not going anywhere, regardless of what I do or don’t do. But what a richer life I have when I spend time with Him. What a relief that salvation does not depend on my being a Martha!
Lord, remind us that only with a personal relationship with you, can we serve you to our fullest.
PAT HERITAGE, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GLASSBORO