Scripture Focus:Luke 10:38–42; Luke 11:28Psalm 1:1–3

Introduction – A Martha Moment

I remember a season in my life when I realized something about myself while sitting in church. I realized that I was Martha.

At that time, I was involved in many responsibilities and activities in the church. When I arrived each Sunday, I was already moving from one assignment to another. I would begin by teaching my Sunday school class. After Sunday school, I would serve with the visitors ministry. When that ended, I would often continue conversations with members about other church work—planning for Women’s Day, discussing ticket sales and promotional activities, coordinating preparedness programs for intrusion alerts, and participating on committees reviewing church bylaws.

There was always someth ...