Crazy in Love

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one things is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. Luke 10:42 NIV


Do the words worried, busy, upset, and distracted describe you today? You are in full swing with your summer schedule and you find yourself trying to juggle many activities daily.

Your work is demanding more hours because many are out on vacation. Your children need extra care because they are home for the summer. You’re trying to work in a family vacation but realize that is next to impossible between work and summer camps.

Today stop for a moment and listen as Jesus says, “You are worried about many things, but only one thing is needed.” That one thing is Him.

Follow Mary's lead, spend time sitting at Jesus' feet even though choas is all around you.

During these crazy months of summer, don't forget to be crazy in love with Him.

Step Out of the Traffic

“Be still, and know that I am God”. Psalm 46:10

We live in a busy society. We run all day long from dropping kids off at school, to work, to meetings and lunch appointments. We run to pick up kids up from school and then from activity to activity in the evenings. Busy, busy, busy! Our daily checklists cry out, do, do, do!

Henry Blackaby writes in Experiencing God, “I think God is crying out and shouting to us, ‘Don’t just do something. Stand there! Enter into a love relationship with Me. Get to know Me. Adjust your life to Me. Let Me love you and reveal Myself to you.’”

Psalm 46:10 in The Message says, “Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at Me, your High God, above politics, above everything.”

Step out of the rat race. Linger in God’s word more than you linger over political issues in the newspaper. Be still and come to know God above everything.

Come To The Quiet

If your life is anything like mine, it's just a bit crazy. Quiet. What's that? Quiet would be a welcomed blessing. I've tried waiting for the chaos of life to cease. It doesn't. However, I've learned that much like exercise and healthy eating, being still and quiet requires purposeful action. When you choose to be quiet and rest in God, you are able to find the strength and confidence found only in His presence (Isaiah 30:15). Today, make the choice to be quiet. Focus on one word, scripture or name for God that stills your hearts. Listen for His still, small voice. Come to the quiet. God awaits your invitation. He will join you.