CMP Review 2024-09-01

“We are all susceptible to putting God second and ministry first,” wrote Shane Idleman. “If we’re too busy to cultivate a prayer life that places God first—we’re too busy. Men would live better if they prayed better. We’re often too busy because we’re doing too much.”

I wonder sometimes if Mary of Bethany felt a little guilty while her sister was doing all the work. Did she get that unsettled feeling that she should be helping out? Could she sense the resentment that was brewing in Martha’s heart?

In the Gospel of Luke, we find that Mary was vindicated by the audible voice of our Lord. But we aren’t shown Martha’s response. Charlotte Mason gives voice to her prayerful imagination in today’s poem. Read or hear what Martha may have thought when she heard that only one thing is needful. Find it here.

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