The Martha and Mary's Of Today

I so relate to you, Ginger. I was also more of a Martha in my younger years, but now, I know what is more important and the better thing...time spent with the Lord and with the people in my life. My mom used to tell me that my house would still be standing when I was dead and gone, and now that I'm older, I know that is true. My house is in better repair than I am, but my spirit is healthier than ever before.

God bless,
Mary

I really love this post. I was also a Martha for many years. In the last few years I have noticed slowly that I have become Mary. I try not to sweat the little things anymore and just relax and enjoy.

God bless you Anne

I am definitely Mary.

I'm a little bit in between...I know I don't want to miss out on special things but still wants things in order... :) But I think as more seasons come and as we age, priorities change and suddenly, those things that are not important do not matter anymore...God bless you and may you have a great week ahead sister Ginger.

Great post. I've been reminding myself about this story often lately so that I don't get upset about the temporary things and instead focus on the eternal.

We have all been Martha at one time or another, haven't we? Thank you for a great post!

You are growing spiritually and emotionally. This is a great post.

Oh Ginger, how I relate to this post. I have definitely been a Martha for the better part of my life. Looking back it was just simply the way I was raised. A "good" wife, mother, or really just a woman, kept her house immaculate. And I wanted so to be just that. But as I grew and matured in Him, I have let go of all those feelings and now rarely touch a dish or straighten a thing till everyone is LONG gone. And when my 8 grandchildren are altogether, trust me "messy" is a mild understatement. But my joy at their sweet spirits and their excitement at being at Grandma's can't be matched. Thanks for sharing this. I think there might be a lot of us reformed Martha's. Have a great day. Blessings to you, Debbie

I relate here with being a Martha and always busy ~ always working. My sister called me a drill sargent too and I kept up that impossible pace of work and litle play until my body said it had enough and I developed a chronic illness.....Now I KNOW the importance of spending joyous time with God and with my family. Relationships are the most important part of our lives!!Your post is very inspirational and your words cause us to ponder on this passage and what it teaches us.

Hi Ginger!
I always feel others think we should be Marthas-- Lifes too short -- Thanks for sharing Have a nice Sunday!
Karyl

I loved it when you wrote.."it's a blouse I wear and not a super woman cape." Now that I'm a grandmother, I can understand how my mother use to get the blues when my toddlers left after visiting and all she saw everywhere was their little handprints on her sliding glass doors. She missed them and not the mess but when we are young we are thinking of only the mess everywhere!

I'm afraid I am still a Martha. I can start out as Mary but start to worry and slip back
cindy

I didn't know you had been a drill sergeant. lol
I think I'm more of a Mary type. I think it may be because my mother was a Martha type. She was always right there "doing" while I thought about it.
Hope you're having a great day.
Hugs,
Charlotte

Ginger,
When I was a young, married housewife my nickname was "Ms.Neat" because I was always tidying things up and getting upset when they got messed up! Not anymore though, I'm definitely a "Martha" now and I thank God for it! Great post!

Blessings,
Jean

Ginger, I think a lot of us can identify with you and Martha! My hubby always says we do need some Marthas too. If we were all Marys, that probably wouldn't be a good thing either. I think he has a point! I think I'm a little bit of both, like Rosel, in that on the day of our Bible Study, I'm rushing around, baking, cleaning, and getting prepared. But once everyone arrives, I'm not serving lunch until the lesson is over.
Your post was very interesting and I thank you fo sharing it. Have a wonderful Sunday!

Blessings,
Sandi

I would be Mary too. Thanks for this post.

Thanks for this great reminder to put Jesus and then others above ourselves! Thanks also for visiting my blog today. Have a blessed weeek in the Lord!

Amen Sistah!! LOL
Ican so totally relate to this post. I was a Martha, but now it's better and my home is much less stress free and lived in!!!! I love being a Mary these days, Martha still tries to take over every now nd then, but I got her under control lol

Hugz Lorie

Great post & really something to think about too! I think I can relate to both!

Hugs to you
Have a blessed week!

Sometimes we are both.
A prayer and desire to be like Mary. to always there to listen and enjoy His presence.

Wonderful post. Thank you for sharing Ginger.

Blessings.

I think I am a little bit of both, but more toward the Mary side. But when I was younger I was more Martha.Now I know one of the most important things is that people(Family) know that you really love them. Sometimes we do things that we think convey love , like trying to make things perfect, but others just wish we would relax and sit down & enjoy the moment with them.And our personal time with the Lord must come first,and then everything else will fall into place in our lives.
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~Myrna Lee

Ginger, I have been a Martha over the years too. It's so hard to let go of perfectionism. Somehow, it tends to feel like I'm taking better care of everyone if the house is perfect. Truthfully I sometimes make them crazy. Thank you for the reminder.