“‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.'” Luke 10:41-42
A ballet dancer’s dance bag is everything…it’s kind of like a person’s phone…everything is in that dance bag that the dancer could possibly need. And without it, well, not much dancing can happen.
A ballet dancer carefully packs her bag with everything she could possibly need. Here is the short version of the contents of my typical daily dance bag:
Ballet shoes (2 pairs), pointe shoes (2-5) pairs, toe pads (2 pairs), leg warmers, warm socks, booties, leotard (at least 2), tights (at least 2), sweater, jacket, bandaids, toe tape, blister pads, scissors, needle, thread, hairspray, hair gel, body splash, toenail clippers, Icy Hot, Advil, foot roller, shoe scraper, stage makeup, bobby bins, hair pins, brush, makeup remover wipes, snacks, gatorade, phone, headphones, journal and pen (always!), a good book…that’s just the basics. :)
You get the idea! A ballet dancer’s dance bag contains everything she could possibly need in a rehearsal, a performance, a backstage quick change, a backstage emergency…she is ready for anything!
This December may we hold onto the ONE THING that we need the most…
time with our Savior.
May our time with our Savior rise to the very top of our priority list….not to check it off our list, not to prove anything to God, not to get on God’s good list…no, just to hang out with Him, understanding that hanging out with Jesus is THE most important thing that can prepare us for life!
Time with Jesus contains all the tools, resources, preparation, and wisdom that we could possibly need for life. He invites us to spend time with Him and get to know Him in order that He may reveal His heart to us, love on us, and transform our hearts.
Dear one, maybe you just need to hear this today: God has a special design and purpose for YOUR life. He created YOU with some incredibly special things in mind. His plan for YOUR life is better than anything you could possibly imagine. So, He’s calling out to YOU…inviting YOU to come spend time with HIM…that He may lead YOU through this dance of life. He wants you to find the life He created you for. He doesn’t want you to miss it…or miss HIM.
Will you stay busy like Martha of the Bible…trying to keep moving, making things happen, and striving in your own strength?
Or will you choose to be like Mary…will you chose the ONE THING that will prepare you best for this dance of life? Will you choose HIM?
Prayer: “Lord, thank You for taking hold of my heart this Christmas. Thank You for showing me that Christmas is for me personally…that you sent Your Son to equip me, prepare me, and help me through this dance of life.”
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