Day 20 - Thursday
Bible Verses: Luke 10:38-42
Spark Bible: Mary and Martha (p.366)
Devotion: Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming in math class only to not hear what the assignment was for the night? Or, you were too busy trying to format a book report without really focusing on the content? In this passage, we find Martha frantically busy trying to prepare food for Jesus, while her sister Mary, is just sitting there, listening to Jesus teach. Jesus reminds Martha that we need to focus on the things that really matter and not spend time worrying and busying ourselves with smaller, unimportant things.
We talked about this and discussed how important it is to never lose sight of Jesus. Sometimes our lives can get so busy and complicated that we forget the things that are most important to us. We get so busy with work, going to school or playing that we forget to spend time with Jesus.
Reflection: Think about how much time you spend on the things you love, like playing with your friends, watching a funny movie, playing a fun video game. How can we try to not forget what is most important…like spending more time with Jesus?
Prayer: Dear God, don't let us get so busy that we forget to spend time with you. Amen
Spark Bible: Mary and Martha (p.366)
Devotion: Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming in math class only to not hear what the assignment was for the night? Or, you were too busy trying to format a book report without really focusing on the content? In this passage, we find Martha frantically busy trying to prepare food for Jesus, while her sister Mary, is just sitting there, listening to Jesus teach. Jesus reminds Martha that we need to focus on the things that really matter and not spend time worrying and busying ourselves with smaller, unimportant things.
We talked about this and discussed how important it is to never lose sight of Jesus. Sometimes our lives can get so busy and complicated that we forget the things that are most important to us. We get so busy with work, going to school or playing that we forget to spend time with Jesus.
Reflection: Think about how much time you spend on the things you love, like playing with your friends, watching a funny movie, playing a fun video game. How can we try to not forget what is most important…like spending more time with Jesus?
Prayer: Dear God, don't let us get so busy that we forget to spend time with you. Amen