“Jesus, Can We Reschedule?”
Are the to do’s of life keeping you from being with God and receiving His love?
I don’t know about you, but recently, I’ve been pretty distracted with all of my to-do’s.
There’s this constant tug-of-war raging inside me — on one side, the relentless urge to check off every task to silence the noisy thoughts in my head. On the other side is this longing to just sit with Jesus. This battle took me straight to one of my favorite “ouch, that’s me” moments in Scripture: Luke 10:38–41. Martha is running around, feeling the weight of everything that needs to get done, and in her frustration, she pretty much rebukes Jesus Himself. She asks Him to tell her sister Mary to get up and help, because she’s drowning in her own chaos.
“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their journey, they came to a village where a woman welcomed Jesus into her home. Her name was Martha and she had a sister named Mary. Mary sat down attentively before the Master, absorbing every revelation he shared. But Martha became exasperated with finishing the numerous household chores in preparation for her guests, so she interrupted Jesus and said, “Lord, don’t you think it’s unfair that my sister left me to do all the work by myself? You should tell her to get up and help me.” The Lord answered her, “Martha, my beloved Martha. Why are you upset and troubled, pulled away by all these many distractions? Mary has discovered the one thing most important by choosing to sit at my feet. She is undistracted, and I won’t take this privilege from her.”'
Luke 10:38-42 (TPT)
Are you Martha or Mary in this story?
Whether you relate to Martha or Mary, Jesus is not disappointed in you.
You are in Christ and there is absolutely no condemnation found in Christ.
Maybe you’ve been judged by a modern-day Martha.
Or maybe you’ve condemned yourself — even when no one else was.
Sometimes, in our efforts to keep the peace and meet others' expectations, we ignore the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit — the very One inviting us to rest in Jesus’ embrace.
That pressure to follow through, to not let anyone down, can become a heavy weight. It’s not just about being responsible — it’s often fear: “What will they think of me if I don’t come through?”
But fear like that can be suffocating. It tethers us to the opinions of others and pulls us away from the freedom and peace that God is constantly offering.
God has not called us to live under the weight of human judgment — He’s called us to live anchored in His presence.
A presence where we’re not just accepted — we’re wanted.
Where we’re not pushed to perform — we’re invited to rest. When we remember that, everything shifts.
Your worth isn’t tied to productivity or to someone else’s opinion.
It’s grounded in who you are in Christ.
Because the things of God, without the presence of God, are nothing more than religious duty.
“And you did not receive the ‘spirit of religious duty,’ leading you back into the fear of never being good enough. But you have received the ‘Spirit of full acceptance,’ enfolding you into the family of God. And you will never feel orphaned, for as he rises up within us, our spirits join him in saying the words of tender affection, ‘Beloved Father!’”
— Romans 8:15 (TPT)
Maybe you’ve been in Martha’s shoes — carrying more than your share, frustrated that no one seems to notice or offer help.
Or maybe you’ve been in Mary’s — catching quiet criticism because you’re not doing enough to keep others happy.
Either way, your heart matters to the Lord.
If you’re longing for space to rest, to reset, or to reconnect with Jesus apart from the noise of life, we would love to walk with you.
You don’t have to stay trapped in shameful cycles of performance and anxiety. Come encounter Jesus at the Transformation Center.
