This week we are diving into the life of Martha. Yep, you know her. The one who was worried about many things. The one who missed out on Jesus teaching in her own living room.

Martha gets a bad wrap for being distracted, snappy with Jesus and ultimately for missing the big picture.

But, I want to sift through her story today and really try to place ourselves in her shoes, understand her perspective and get to the heart of her reactive behavior. .

I relate to Martha on so many levels.  How about you?

Her story mirrors so much of our daily lives as busy Christian women who are both eager to serve and desperate for a genuine relationship with Jesus.

Today I want to help you to see Martha with fresh eyes and see not only her heart, but also Jesus’ heart behind his famous rebuke we know all too well.

Are you ready to meet this woman all over again?

And hey! I'd love to connect with you! You can find me hanging out over on Instagram, in the Ahavah Facebook Community and of course, through weekly e-mail!

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SHOW NOTES:

Luke 10:38-42 - I used The Message translation.

If I’m not careful and don’t keep myself in check, I’m already exhausted before the first guest arrives. My tank is already empty and I have little to nothing left to give my guests in the way of conversation, attention and true fellowship.

As women in the church, we have been hammered - and yes I say hammered - with her story for years because it is easy to get stuck on her mistake and miss her heart behind her reaction.

We judge her because she “missed it” but how many times do we miss our opportunities to sit with Jesus each and every day?

How many of us would like to be judged for the brief snapshots people see when you lose it?

Martha had a big heart and she cared so much about getting it all just right for Jesus that she ended up missing the mark and snapping under pressure.

Your relationship with Jesus is not just another relationship in your life that you have to prove anything to or do anything to earn His love...maybe this was the heart behind Martha’s frenzy - we don’t really know but it’s a relatable thought - how many times do we feel we need to earn or maintain Jesus’ love for us through the way we perform or accomplish our tasks in life?

Whatever  responsibilities you’re carrying. Whatever expectations you’ve set. Whatever frustrations you have. Whatever you think you have to do to hear Him say, “well done, good and faithful servant” - know this - one thing is essential/absolutely necessary - not a list of things, one thing: sit in His presence sweet friend.