Comments on: the one necessary thing for a peace-filled life

By: inspiring motherhood {and everything else}

inspiring motherhood {and everything else} — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:04:30 +0000

[…] It has to be of the overflow — us so full of God that He spills out onto those with whom we share space. Us walking in step with the Spirit of God by reminding our hearts of His Word and promises and strength. Reminding ourselves that people matter more than tasks. Us calling a friend for intercession when we’re at our breaking point. Us choosing to worship God regardless. […]

By: for those who don’t feel treasured today

for those who don’t feel treasured today — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:24:40 +0000

[…] satisfies the craving of our soul. And we can only see from His vantage point as we come to Him in worship. We will only rise above the weight of needing human approval when we purposefully turn our hearts […]

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:26:00 +0000

For me transitioning from Martha-mentality to Mary-mindset only can happy when I stop in my tracks and turn my thoughts to Jesus. And I believe that only happens when the wonderful Spirit of the Lord prods me to do so. He’s so good to me.

(More on the Mother Duck thing, please.)

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:35:00 +0000

In reply to Denise. That. Is. Beautiful, Denise. Thank you for sharing.

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:30:00 +0000

I recognize when I find myself in “heavy-ladened” Martha mode, that I have taken off the yoke of Jesus, set aside His invitation to partner with Him with a promised result that lightens my load and brings me rest. I have pushed the “do-it-yourself” button of my flesh and have disengaged from His power. Jesus will not enable and empower a do-it-yourselfer. He only empowers dependence. But He graciously waits until I recognize my self-imposed “stew” and welcomes my bowed head to let Him yoke me back with Him.