First Things First
At the Home of Martha and Mary
38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"
41"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Bee's Thoughts:
"Bee, Bee," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
It seems the Lord is saying that to me. *sigh*
I have been so distracted by the problems with my computers that I delayed doing my devotion tonight. I forgot to ask Him to resolve the problems with me. :(
I need to come before the Lord, like Mary did, asking Him to speak to my heart and teach me how to do things His ways.
Dear Lord,
I thank You again for reminding me to be still and know that You are the Lord. Forgive me for being so ditracted by the tasks at hand that I give You last priority. Help me to always do the first thing first... to seek You above other things.
Thank You for helping me restore my computers even though I have forgotten about You. Thank You for being faithful even when I am not.
Praise You! Amen.
Tommy's Thoughts:
It’s possible for us to shove our time for God to the very last thing we do daily when we are busy with our works and schedules. Our worship degenerates from being a time to listen to God into mere ‘chore’ or ‘routine’ to be completed daily. Worst, we can even become indifferent to God and turn deaf to His calling and spiritual instruction to us.
Dear Father, thank You for teaching me to prioritize my time well; to set what most important first. Thank You for Your strength and presence when things are tough and difficult at times; that I have to do so much in so little time. Nevertheless, guide me to not fail in spending time with You through devotion and prayers daily, listening closely to You and Your calling. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
