When Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary, Mary sat at
Jesus’ feet and listened to what He taught.
“But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was
preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you
that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and
help me.”” (Luke 10:40 NLT). Jesus saw her anxiety.
"And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha,
thou art careful and troubled about many things:" - Luke 10:41 KJV
"There is only one thing worth being concerned about.
Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."" -
Luke 10:42 NLT
Mary kept her focus on Jesus.
The worries of this life will try to distract us and make us
unfruitful in our spiritual walk. (Mark 4:19). Jesus said the cares of this
life can even be one of the things that can weigh us down to not be ready for
His return. (Luke 21:34).
What to do when we are burdened with worries?
Pray about everything. With thanksgiving. Remembering what
Jesus has already done for us, looking forward to our
prayers answered. With thanksgiving. Our prayers that were answered in the past building
our faith for our prayers answered in the future.
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. [Don’t
worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need,
and thank him for all he has done.]" - Philippians 4:6 KJV
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. [Then you will
experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace
will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.]" -
Philippians 4:7 KJV
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
[Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.]" - 1
Peter 5:7 KJV
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