Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:38-42

There are many things that cause us to get distracted from taking the time to read the word of God.

As moms we have busy lives dealing with cars that are broken down, cleaning house, financial worries. All of these things are used as distractions from the enemy to get us away from fellowship with the Lord by reading His word and being in His presence.

Even good things like serving God, Bible Studies, friendship, and spending time with your family can become a distraction in your walk with the Lord if you find yourself doing these things instead of spending time with God everyday.

If we don’t take the time to read and study the word then we are missing out on the one thing that can help us to get through the day. In this scripture Jesus says that Mary had chosen the “good part” that will not be taken from her.

But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42

How can we serve the Lord if we don’t have His word in our heart? His fellowship? How can we train up our children if we don’t know the word of God? How will we know if we are being a godly wife, friend, or mother? How will we be able to discern false teachings from teachers who teach Biblical truths?

The Word and the Lord’s revelations is the one thing we can take with us, and use, throughout life, through any and all trials and triumphs we may face.

Spiritual maturity comes when we learn to discipline ourselves to read and study the word on a daily basis. When we learn to do this we will then be able to maneuver through the daily distractions and the busyness of life more efficiently and effectively.

Being a Christian mother means we are teachers. In order for us to teach our children effectively, and help our husbands, we must first have an ongoing relationship with the Lord and His Biblical truths provided within the Bible. As we grow in our realtionship we will begin to discern the distractions in our life that may be causing us to put the Lord on the back burner.

Pray today for God to reveal the distractions that are keeping you from His word and fellowship with Him.

Prayer:

Father God, thank you for another day. Life is such a gift, however lately I have been overwhelmed with everything that has been distracting me from seeing just how wonderful life really is. The distractions have also been preventing me from truly enjoying life and moving forward with the plans you have for me and this family. Lord I just pray for the distractions in my life to be evident. I also pray for your guidance on how to eliminate these distractions all together, or help me to manage them properly, and to keep everything in it’s proper place and time so that I can better serve you and grow in your word. I’m just so thankful that I can come to you for help…thank you for loving me, being there for me, protecting me and my family, and for guiding me. I pray this all in your might son Jesus’ name. – Amen!

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