“You are worried and upset about many things, but few things
are needed—or indeed only one.
Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken
away from her.”
Luke 10: 40-42
I have grown up in a performance-based culture, and people
in American even seem to delight in how busy they are, and how each day is
filled to the brim with activities.
I am being refined, and my views towards God and life in His
kingdom are changing.
So much of my life has spent being busy- busy with school, activities,
and ministry. As I have entered
into a new culture I am really learning what ministry as a lifestyle looks
like. I am growing to love how
life is lived so freely here in Greece, and how many people value relationships
and family more than their own productivity or goals. I can’t imagine meeting someone for the first time in
America, and proceeding to spend several hours with them, just getting to know
them and spending time with them.
Everyone I have met here has been so welcoming and so interested to
learn and value what others have to say.
I am learning what hospitality looks like, what it looks to value others
above yourself.
As I have slowed down over the past month, I have noticed
that moving through life more slowly allows us to get in touch with what your
soul longs for—a deeper walk with Christ, and to experience His presence more
fully.
His yoke is easy and His burden is light, I forget this so
many times. God doesn’t want us to
live our lives out of obligation, but out of love for Him. Busyness does not equal effectiveness.
I am learning to rest in Christ, to not miss out on what He has planned for my
day, regardless of what I have on my to do list.
Find joy in serving—not obligation.
Love others deeply, love them well.
“Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day.”-
John Ortberg
