What am I Trying to Achieve?

 What am I trying to achieve?

I suppose the first issue that needs to be addressed is why I am doing this. Believe me, it is not to promote the sayings and teachings of Debbie Christopher! My desire is to promote the sayings and teachings of the Creator God and His Son, Jesus Christ. So, the question comes down to, “What am I trying to accomplish for the cause of Christ?"

Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God: I Corinthians 10:31

PLEASE NOTE: It is at this point I realized that my title and theme are specifically set to my current topic. So, back to the drawing board for titles and backgrounds!  I think I have one, but will change it with my next blog. Getting started is quite a process!

THE MARY/MARTHA SAGA:

Regarding my first topic, THE MARY/MARTHA SAGA, I suppose my goal could be to encourage all the Marys out there that success isn’t dependent on pleasing others with exuberant efforts (that is what it feels like to us!). On the other hand, I want to encourage the Marthas to take a deep breath, de-stress, and spend some time with the ‘Better Part’. Yes, I want to encourage both groups to realize that what IS important is BEING the godly women God desires us to be.   

So, I guess that when it comes right down to it, the goal of this particular topic is to bring us both to a point where we use our God-given talents and strengths to further the cause of Christ TOGETHER!

Romans 12: 5-6 says: 

 so, we being many, are one body in Christ…Having then gifts differing according to the grace given us, let us use them…

 So, yes, it takes a little of Mary’s PASSION and a little of Martha’s STYLE reach those in our families, our workplace, our community, our church, and, ultimately, our world for Christ.

FROM MY QUOTES PAGE:

Wednesday morning a friend (thanks, Matt) posted this on his facebook page. I quickly grabbed in up and copied to my ‘good quotes’ page. I am not sure which book Matt was reading, but he posted this quote from John Piper:  What is the Goal of Evangelism? It is perfect answer to the title question.

 “Evangelism is a word used to describe the different ways God uses us, along with His Word and Spirit, to transform unbelievers into people whose great delight in life is to know and trust in Him.”  (John Piper)  Well, ladies, I suppose that is my ultimate goal.  

COMING NEXT:  

Next time, we will look at the passage in Luke 10:38-41 to see what is taking place between Mary, Martha, and Jesus and answering the questions:

          What makes a Martha?

          What makes a Mary?

In weeks to come we will delve into what lessons we all can learn from this encounter.

Besides Scripture, I will also be referring to the book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver. I plan to pull some questions from the study guide to throw at you~~so be prepared!