July 27th Keith had went away for District Assembly and I was debating on whether I should go to our Bible Study, ERC or stay home and get things accomplished. I was inspired to go so that I could get a Cotton Candy Blizzard from DQ, selfish reasons, huh?
So I went to Bible Study, because that was the thing to do, and then we opened our Bibles to Luke 10:38-42. Ladies, you probably know where I am going with this. To refresh your memory, let me share with you what the story is about. Jesus went to visit these two sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary was a laid back, cool cat, nothing is bothering her type. Poor Martha was a busy body, she was so upset when Jesus was at the house and Mary was just sitting around while Martha was preparing this lavishing meal to dine with Jesus. She wanted Jesus to talk to Mary about her behavior. Jesus said to her, Martha Martha, your sister is doing the right thing she is taking time out for me and you are too busy to enjoy the moment.
This reminds me of when my husband Keith and I are getting ready to have company over, or company is already there, and I run around the house like a chicken with its head cut off trying to make everything perfect. Keith gets so upset with me, because I will not relax and enjoy our company. I tend to say to him that if Jesus walked into our home I would want it to be suitable and comfortable for his stay. The truth is that it is just my perfectionism that I need to make comfortable.
You see I needed to be at that Bible Study, so whether it was just for ice cream, the Lord used that to get me to Bible Study to hear his word.
I don't know whether you are a laid back Mary or worry bug like Martha, but we all need to be in check of our relationships and lifestyles.You might find yourself staying busy to forget something else, or to help our in ministries, to make you feel like you have your life in order, whatever it might be, I know that I need to re prioritize my life to be pleasing to God.....I need to give God, myself and my husband more of my time.
Think about it, Are you a Mary or a Martha? I have been inspired to search further. I am beginning to read the book called, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.
So I went to Bible Study, because that was the thing to do, and then we opened our Bibles to Luke 10:38-42. Ladies, you probably know where I am going with this. To refresh your memory, let me share with you what the story is about. Jesus went to visit these two sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary was a laid back, cool cat, nothing is bothering her type. Poor Martha was a busy body, she was so upset when Jesus was at the house and Mary was just sitting around while Martha was preparing this lavishing meal to dine with Jesus. She wanted Jesus to talk to Mary about her behavior. Jesus said to her, Martha Martha, your sister is doing the right thing she is taking time out for me and you are too busy to enjoy the moment.
This reminds me of when my husband Keith and I are getting ready to have company over, or company is already there, and I run around the house like a chicken with its head cut off trying to make everything perfect. Keith gets so upset with me, because I will not relax and enjoy our company. I tend to say to him that if Jesus walked into our home I would want it to be suitable and comfortable for his stay. The truth is that it is just my perfectionism that I need to make comfortable.
You see I needed to be at that Bible Study, so whether it was just for ice cream, the Lord used that to get me to Bible Study to hear his word.
I don't know whether you are a laid back Mary or worry bug like Martha, but we all need to be in check of our relationships and lifestyles.You might find yourself staying busy to forget something else, or to help our in ministries, to make you feel like you have your life in order, whatever it might be, I know that I need to re prioritize my life to be pleasing to God.....I need to give God, myself and my husband more of my time.
Think about it, Are you a Mary or a Martha? I have been inspired to search further. I am beginning to read the book called, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.
2 comments:
Kimber...this is so good! I completly agree... I can also say that I know that God is using you in amazing ways.
Kimber-I did a study on this last year-it is a wonderful book. How are you liking it so far? Praying for you!
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