Hello all... Hopefully I still have you as readers. I did not keep my word when I said I would be posting soon on my last entry. But, I am posting today, and plan on posting on a hopefully regular basis.
Today, my post is inspired by what I learned in a book that I got for Christmas. It is an amazing book, and I highly recommend it. It is A Young Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George.... And is basically a teen's a guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future.
Anyways, here is my post :)
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Luke 10:38 is a short story about the importance of setting aside time to just listen to the Lord, and not worry about all the other activities, or duties.
Jesus came to stay in Martha and her little sister Mary's house, and Martha became so overwhelmed with all the preparations that she lashed out towards her sister in frustration, and she even lashed out at Jesus himself!
Martha felt weary run-down, and annoyed by everything and everyone around her... And eventually couldn't stand it anymore, so finally she was so annoyed by her sister -- who was just sitting and listening to Jesus-- that she spoke up, and basically said, "Why do you care so much about my lazy sister who is leaving me to do all of the work?"
And Jesus replied something along the lines of, "Martha, Martha... Mary is not being lazy, she is doing something that cannot be taken away from her. She is doing what all should... What is right, and needed."
And there is the end of that story. Basically, what this story illustrates is that we all need to take time from our busy lives, and just listen, and be silent in the Lord's presence... Because,
1. It is what the Lord wants us to do.
2. It will help you grow closer to Him,
And 3. If you do not, you can become very run-down.
So, maybe after reading your Bible, praising the Lord, or or Praying... You could try just being quiet and focusing on God for a while. Who knows, he might even speak to you! And that is something no-one wants to miss out on.
God Bless You, and Have a Wonderful Week!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
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