At His Feet: Choosing Friendship with Jesus Over Busyness

In this episode of Rise and Shine, we dive into the powerful story of Mary and Martha to reveal a life-changing truth: we are invited to spend quality time with Jesus—not to earn His love through busyness or service, but to know Him as a true friend. Using insights from Luke 10:38-42 and John 12:1-8, we explore how surrendering our worries and troubles opens our hearts to His grace and deep fellowship.

• The Contrast Between Mary and Martha:
  Discover how Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus' feet illustrates the priority of relationship over busy work and how we can learn to set aside distractions to be present with Him.

  
  

• Jesus' Invitation to Intimacy:
  Understand that Jesus calls us into close friendship—not to earn His favor, but to receive it freely. Spending time with Him transforms our perspective, eases our burdens, and connects us to His love.

  
  

• Surrendering Worries and Troubles:
  Learn how letting go of the pressure to perform or prove ourselves is key to experiencing His peace. This episode encourages you to trust that His love isn’t based on our works but on His unchanging grace.

  
  

• Practical Steps to Cultivate a Relationship with Jesus:
  Practical tips and spiritual practices to help you shift your focus from doing to simply being in His presence—resting in His love and allowing Him to renew your mind.

• Luke 10:38-42 – Mary sits at Jesus' feet while Martha is distracted by serving.

• John 12:1-8 – A snapshot of devotion where actions flow out of a heart that has experienced Jesus’ love.

  
  

• Relationship Over Routine:
  True worship is not found in relentless activity but in close, intentional time with Jesus.

  
  

• Unmerited Grace:
  We can’t work to earn His love. Instead, trust in His grace and let go of the pressure to perform.

  
  

• Rest and Renewal:
  Just as Mary experienced the peace of being near Jesus, we too can find solace and strength by setting aside time to be with Him daily.

  
  

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