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Ever feel like you’re running on empty and can never catch up? Every month seems busier than the one before? Same! Between work, family, chauffeuring kids, errands, and whatever else life throws our way, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos.
If you feel like you’re doing ALL the things, so did Martha. She was running around trying to be the perfect host, while her sister Mary was just chilling with Jesus. And Jesus praised Mary! Sometimes we need to stop doing all the things, like Martha. And just sit with Him, like Mary.
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.” – Luke 10:41-42
Working hard is good! But when working hard becomes everything, it’s not so good. God wants us to trust Him enough to rest.
“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night… for God gives rest to his loved ones.” – Psalm 127:2
God created everything in six days… and then rested. If the Creator of the universe took a break, maybe we should too!
“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.” – Genesis 2:2
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re always behind — me too! And we’re not alone. But there is rest and peace in Jesus. So let’s start small. Take 5 minutes, or maybe 5 seconds! Breathe. Pray. Just be. God’s not asking us to do it all. He’s asking us to come to Him.