Bible Journaling

How Can You Help? June 23, 2022

“Therefore, sisters, if you wish to lay good foundations, each of you must try to be the least of all, and the slave of God, and must seek a way and means to please and serve all your companions.” —Teresa of Avila

Chances are when you read the story of Mary and Martha, you’re pretty much on Martha’s side. Martha was used to serving, but she didn’t always like the idea that the responsibility seemed to all be on her shoulders. Why could Mary just sit there at Jesus’ feet?

We have to take the time to sit at God’s feet and really get to know what He wants from us. We have to immerse ourselves in His stories and His Spirit so that when we serve others we don’t grow weary or bitter or angry. That’s what Martha was missing. She didn’t get a chance to sit quietly with her Savior and she was still hungry for Him.

You have that chance though. You can be of great service to those you love every time you take some time alone with the One who fills your soul to overflowing.

“Listen O daughter, consider and incline your ear; forget your own people also, and your father’s house; so the King will greatly desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, worship Him.”— Psalm 45: 10-11

Let us pray: Lord, let us honor You with the works of our hands and with our hearts our whole life through. Father God, hear our prayers of intentions from today, from our prayer wall and for any unmentioned prayers in our hearts.. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

(Today’s devotional comes from”You are Blessed: 366 Devotions written by Karen Moore) Published by Christian Art Publishers