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84: Do The Work, Leave The Worry
Your to-do list can look holy and still be powered by anxiety. We talk through one of the most misunderstood Gospel moments, Jesus in the home of Martha and Mary, and why the real issue is not service but worry. Martha isn’t “the bad one” and Mary isn’t “the better one.” Jesus holds both with compassion, then gently names what’s happening under the surface: a heart that is anxious and troubled about many things.
We connect that story to real life for busy Christian women who juggle work, family, ministry, school, and the constant pressure to do it all well. When does hospitality turn into impressing? When does responsibility turn into resentment? And what would change if time with Jesus became preparation for our work instead of competition with it? Along the way we share a simple phrase that has been shaping our days: do the work, but leave the worry. It’s not a slogan, it’s a spiritual practice of releasing control and choosing trust.
We also follow Martha and Mary beyond Luke 10 into John 11 and John 12, where their faith and worship show what abiding produces over time. To close, we savor John 15:5–11, Jesus as the vine and us as the branches, and we name the invitation clearly: reorder your life without removing your responsibilities, and let your doing flow from being with Him. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels overloaded, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.
Recommended Reading:
Keep A Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot
A Place For You by Kendra Dahl
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By LeanneYour to-do list can look holy and still be powered by anxiety. We talk through one of the most misunderstood Gospel moments, Jesus in the home of Martha and Mary, and why the real issue is not service but worry. Martha isn’t “the bad one” and Mary isn’t “the better one.” Jesus holds both with compassion, then gently names what’s happening under the surface: a heart that is anxious and troubled about many things.
We connect that story to real life for busy Christian women who juggle work, family, ministry, school, and the constant pressure to do it all well. When does hospitality turn into impressing? When does responsibility turn into resentment? And what would change if time with Jesus became preparation for our work instead of competition with it? Along the way we share a simple phrase that has been shaping our days: do the work, but leave the worry. It’s not a slogan, it’s a spiritual practice of releasing control and choosing trust.
We also follow Martha and Mary beyond Luke 10 into John 11 and John 12, where their faith and worship show what abiding produces over time. To close, we savor John 15:5–11, Jesus as the vine and us as the branches, and we name the invitation clearly: reorder your life without removing your responsibilities, and let your doing flow from being with Him. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels overloaded, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.
Recommended Reading:
Keep A Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot
A Place For You by Kendra Dahl
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik
If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me!
Episode Sponsors:
Rodan + Fields - Take this brief quiz to find your customized skincare routine!
Whatever is Lovely - Subscribe here to the weekly newsletter designed to encourage you with words of wisdom and relatable content. Be inspired to open your inbox again.