Quiet the Busy

Make it your goal to live a quiet life ... 1Thessalonians 4:11 NLT

It is not natural to lead a quiet life. We, as believers, have to be instructed to make it our goal.

If it has to be a goal, then that tells me my natural inclination is NOT to lead a quiet life.

In fact, I know this is true. My perfectionist Type A personality is constantly striving to do more, achieve more and do all the things.

Instead, I need to kill the busy. In this Martha-like world, being a Mary is of the utmost importance. And what is Mary known for?

Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

That's it.

But I've an idea she was considered beautiful. 

 ... Beauty expresses itself in a gentle and quiet attitude which God considers precious. 1 Peter 3:4b NOG

(Read Martha and Mary's story here.) 

Speaking of quiet, there's a great post from fellow Hope*Writer, Michelle Elaine Burton, that addresses when we are hesitant to have quiet time. 

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