It’s natural sometimes to have the heart of Mary but the mind of Martha. When you set aside time to be with Me, so often the mind of Martha butts in and reminds you that you need to do this or that—make this phone call, send this e-mail, talk to this or that person, or do this one little thing—and Mary often gets left behind for the rest of the day while Martha takes over. While I value your work for Me and I appreciate the times we have together, I would like to be with you more—and I will be, if you let Me.
Take time with Me first of all, and if the spirit of busyness keeps knocking on the door, reminding you of all that you have to do and asking how you can just be sitting there taking time with Me, insert spiritual earplugs by praising Me, or loving Me, or focusing on My Word, or singing a song to Me, or speaking in tongues.
When you get quiet before Me, seek Me and find Me, I am able to help you so much more throughout your day. When you stop, look, and listen at the beginning of your day, it’s easier to do so throughout the day. So keep at it until the stress melts away, and you can be renewed in heart and spirit.