Week 4
1. Read chapter 5 from the book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.
2. Answer the questions from the study guide. Post your responses to questions 1 and 2 under the comments section below. As others post, feel free to respond to their posts.
3. Bible readings for chapter 5: Isaiah 41:9-10; Ephesians 2:13-14; Psalms 90:12; Isaiah 40:29-31;
Psalm 32:5; 1 John 1:9; Psalm 10:4; James 4:6-7; Psalm 42:11; John 14:1; Hebrews 13:6; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10; John 15:5; Romans 8:15-16; 2 Corinthians 11:2.
Week 4 Postings
1. Someone has said that each of us were created "with a God-shaped hole" and that we will never be truly satisfied until we fill that space with him. Unfortunately many of us, as Teri described on page 69, fill up on spiritual Snicker Bars. What do you turn to instead of God when you’re feeling empty?
2. I’ve written that intimacy with God comes through Prayer + the Word + Time. Which of these three disciplines is most difficult for you? Which comes easiest?
3. As you prepare for Easter who are you most like, Mary or Martha? Explain.
2 comments:
. Someone has said that each of us were created "with a God-shaped hole" and that we will never be truly satisfied until we fill that space with him. Unfortunately many of us, as Teri described on page 69, fill up on spiritual Snicker Bars. What do you turn to instead of God when you’re feeling empty?
I go right to socializing and to entertainment. When I'm looking to fill that void I arrange a get together or outing with friends or family and try to get fulfillment from people instead of God. Though fellowship with like-minded people is important, it shouldn't replace my time with Him.
2. I’ve written that intimacy with God comes through Prayer + the Word + Time. Which of these three disciplines is most difficult for you? Which comes easiest?
Reading God's word is often most difficult because I can't simply read my Bible, I have to look up related verses and study the scriptures out of fear of missing something. This time-taxing approach often leads to long periods without reading the word. Praying is the easiest.
3. As you prepare for Easter who are you most like, Mary or Martha? Explain.
I didn't have to prepare anything for Easter so it was very relaxed, and I could focus on the reason for the celebration.
1. Someone has said that each of us were created "with a God-shaped hole" and that we will never be truly satisfied until we fill that space with him. Unfortunately many of us, as Teri described on page 69, fill up on spiritual Snicker Bars. What do you turn to instead of God when you’re feeling empty?
Sometimes it is music and sometimes it is Facebook or Pinterest.
2. I’ve written that intimacy with God comes through Prayer + the Word + Time. Which of these three disciplines is most difficult for you?
Reading the Word. It use to be because it didn't understand the version of the Bible I had. Now I have a version that I understand but I just don't find myself reading it often enough.
Which comes easiest?
Prayer comes easiest for me. Sometimes I think God must be tired of hearing me! I pray in the car, at work, at home, anytime I find myself thinking of something or someone needing prayer, I begin to pray.
3. As you prepare for Easter who are you most like, Mary or Martha? Explain.
I found myself like Martha. Finding things to keep me busy and not putting God first.
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