[5 Conversations With Christ] Distractions Sample

A Mary Plan 

How do we become more like Mary, and less like Martha? I want us to form a Mary plan. Decide on five things: a place, a time, a song, a verse, and a goal for spiritual growth.  

Where is your Mary place? Where can you be alone to have a quiet time with God? For me, in my home, it’s the front room, my back porch, or sitting on my bed, reading, before I go to sleep. An amazing Mary place, in Colorado, is just looking at mountains—the view makes you want to worship.  

When is your Mary time? Is it when you get up, after your shower, before you have breakfast? Is it in the middle of the day, or at night? Don’t say, “I never have Mary time.” Then you never have time to worship the Lord. You have to make a choice.  

What is your Mary song? Maybe it is an amazing hymn, maybe it is something brand new, a song you sing to God. Put on some headphones, play it right on your phone, on a radio, a cassette deck, whatever. Find your song and let it lift your heart. 

What's your Mary verse? My Mary verse is one I just gave you for free: Luke 10:42.  

What’s your Mary growth? What is the one thing that’s been distracting you, an area where you need to grow? How can you be more devoted to Christ?  

A song I heard during my sabbatical, by Will Reagan, with a group called United Pursuit, goes:  

Lord I don’t want to rush on ahead 

In my own strength 

When You’re right here 

I’m not in a hurry 

When it comes to Your spirit 

When it comes to Your presence 

When it comes to Your voice 

I’m learning to listen 

Just to rest in Your nearness 

I’m starting to notice 

You are speaking 

I’ve been in a hurry for 30 years, but I want to grow as a worshipper.  

Lord, help me make a Mary plan. I don’t want to be in a hurry. I want to be with You.  

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