Great Plains Daily Devotional for 12/10/2019

After reading the entire chapter, pause and read the highlighted verses below for further reflection.
 
Today‘s focus is on verses Luke 10: 38-42  
 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.  She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.  But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”  “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,  but few things are needed—or indeed only one.^[f] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
 
Meditate

1. In today’s passage, Jesus has sent out 72 disciples, shared the story of The Great Samaritan and met with Mary and Martha. In this jam-packed chapter, spend time like Mary soaking in today’s Scriptures. Listen to someone else’s wisdom today.  Give yourself the gift of being attentive to the voice of God speaking to you through your experiences today.
2. In honor of Martha, find some tasks to do joyfully today.  Choose some specific work and try to do it more contemplatively, practicing the presence of God with you in all you do today.

 
           
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Prayer for Reflection

Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7; 18-19
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12