In the midst of our daily routines—caring for family, working hard, and making sure everyone else is alright—it’s easy to forget to pause and sit at the feet of Jesus. Like Martha, we can become so occupied with serving and meeting needs that we miss the opportunity to simply be with the Lord. Mary chose what was most important in that moment: to listen to Jesus and receive from Him. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to stop, reset, and spend time in His presence, letting Him speak to your heart. [11:39]
Luke 10:38-42 (ESV)
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
Reflection: What is one thing you can set aside today so you can spend intentional, undistracted time at Jesus’ feet?
There is a constant pull to meet everyone’s expectations and to be everything for everyone, but the call of Christ is to seek to please God above all else. Paul reminds us that if we live to please people, we cannot fully serve Christ. It’s important to examine our motives and ask ourselves whether our actions are driven by a desire for approval from others or from a heart to honor God. True freedom and purpose are found when we live for an audience of One. [08:06]
Galatians 1:10 (ESV)
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Reflection: In what area of your life are you most tempted to seek people’s approval, and how can you shift your focus to pleasing God today?
Life’s pressures can leave us anxious and troubled, just like Martha. But Jesus invites us to bring our burdens to Him, to fall at His feet in surrender, and to trust that He has the power and authority to give us rest. When we let go of our worries and lay them before the Lord, we find peace and strength that only He can provide. No matter what you’re facing—family struggles, work stress, or personal battles—Jesus welcomes you to come to Him and find rest for your soul. [18:04]
Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Reflection: What specific worry or burden can you lay at Jesus’ feet today, trusting Him to carry it for you?
It’s easy to lose sight of who you are in Christ when you’re constantly busy and focused on others. But your identity and purpose are found in Him—not in what you do, but in who you are as His beloved child. God sees your acts of service, but He also desires for you to know your worth and to live out your purpose to please Him. Take time to remember that you are valuable to God, and let that truth shape how you live and serve. [08:59]
Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Reflection: How does knowing your identity and purpose in Christ change the way you approach your daily responsibilities?
Mary’s example shows us the importance of gratitude and worship—falling at Jesus’ feet not just in need, but also in thankfulness for what He has done. Whether you need strength, peace, or simply want to express your love for the Lord, there is power in humbling yourself before Him. Worship is more than a song; it’s an act of surrender and gratitude that draws you closer to Jesus and fills your heart with His presence. [19:45]
Psalm 95:6-7 (ESV)
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
Reflection: What is one specific way you can express gratitude and worship to Jesus today, regardless of your circumstances?
Life can feel like a never-ending cycle of responsibilities—getting the kids ready, working, cooking, making sure everyone else is taken care of. In the midst of all this busyness, it’s easy to forget about your own needs and your relationship with God. We often pour ourselves out for others, but rarely stop to ask: “What about me? Does anyone know what I’m going through?” Sometimes, we even take on too much, trying to please everyone, and end up neglecting our own souls.
Paul reminds us in Galatians that if we live to please people, we cannot truly serve Christ. Our first calling is to please God, not to win the approval of others. There are moments when it must be “just me and Jesus”—when we step away from the noise, the expectations, and the demands, and simply sit at His feet. Like Mary in Luke 10, who chose to listen to Jesus rather than be consumed by serving, we need to recognize when it’s time to pause and reset.
Martha’s service was good and necessary, but she became overwhelmed and frustrated, missing the greater opportunity to be present with Jesus. Jesus gently corrected her, not because her work was unimportant, but because she was anxious about many things when only one thing was truly needed in that moment: to be with Him. Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus’ feet was not a dismissal of service, but a recognition of what was most important at that time.
We all have seasons where we need to fall at Jesus’ feet—whether for strength, peace, encouragement, or simply to listen. It’s not about neglecting our responsibilities, but about knowing when to prioritize spiritual devotion over practical service. When we surrender and worship, we acknowledge that He is in control and that we are nothing without Him. No matter what’s happening around us, the invitation is always open to come to Jesus, to find rest, and to receive what we truly need.
Luke 10:38-42 (ESV) — 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching.
40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.”
41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,
42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
Galatians 1:10 (ESV) — For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Matthew 11:28 (ESV) — Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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