Comments on: Serving vs. Enjoying Our Families

By: Sweetpeas

Sweetpeas — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:26:00 +0000

I recently read a fictionalized version of the Mary & Martha story (book that takes the basic story but adds fictitious details to fill in the holes the Bible doesn’t tell us). And that author had Jesus come and help Martha in the kitchen AFTER they’d all visited. I think, whether that actually happened or not, this is an important aspect of the Mary/Martha “struggle”. We can make our families & friends our priority over serving much more easily if our families & friends are willing to help us serve when there’s a need.

By: Tonya in GA

Tonya in GA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:57:08 +0000

I fight the Martha/Mary battle every day. I have recently babysat for a good friend of mine who has a two year old. After being around her son all day, it made me see how much my youngest (5) has grown! When we are with our children day in and day out, I think we don’t see that! So, my kids have been getting extra hugs and kisses since then, as I know childhood isn’t forever. (sniffle)
Tonya

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:08:09 +0000

Great thoughts Lindsay! As usual, you are doing a great job encouraging on your blog!

By: Laura@heavenlyhomemakers

Laura@heavenlyhomemakers — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:28:26 +0000

Oh I’m so guilty of being task oriented so much of the time. Sometimes I simply forget to stop and just laugh with my kids. It’s so much fun when I do.

By: Alison @ Pennythoughts

Alison @ Pennythoughts — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:49:49 +0000

Thanks for the reminder! This is an area in which I’ve been growing as well, particularly when it comes to hosting friends/family/guests for meals or overnight. I am tempted to throw myself into preparing elaborate meals and making the home *perfect*, leaving myself exhausted, frustrated, and irritable when they arrive. My husband has been helping me learn to make enjoying our company the first priority.

By: holly

holly — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:51:38 +0000

I love that first picture of you and Karis. It’s precious. And thank you for these thoughts. This is exactly what I have been learning this past new year– to spend more time on building others up and in maintaining encouraging relationships with my friends and family. Knowing as you said, “that God provides the grace necessary to let some things go in order to invest in the most important relationships.” You have been a part of that too, dear. Thanks for the visits, encouragement and tea. You are a dear.

By: Country Gal

Country Gal — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:13:14 +0000

I feel like I am always fighting the Mary vs Martha battle, It’s never-ending!

Praise God for His faithfulness and forgiveness.

Thanks for the remainder today!

By: Steph Garvey

Steph Garvey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:03:19 +0000

Great post, Lindsay.

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:31:59 +0000

Thank you for that reminder!

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:36:49 +0000

You have such and inspiring blog. Thanks for the reminder and I am glad God is revealing things to you. Through Him to you then to all of us when you share. What a great cycle of wisdom!