Busy… But Empty

In this Mother’s Day message, we explore the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 and the tension so many people live with every day: being overwhelmed by responsibilities while slowly drifting from the presence of Jesus. In a world filled with pressure, distraction, anxiety, and endless noise, Jesus lovingly reminds us that only one thing is truly necessary. Through Martha’s frustration and Mary’s devotion, we discover how distraction competes with intimacy, and how whatever we focus on eventually shapes our peace, perspective, and legacy. This message challenges us to examine what has become the center of our lives—and whether we’ve allowed busyness, fear, pressure, or control to take the place only Jesus was meant to have. “The One Thing” is a call back to the feet of Jesus. Back to stillness. Back to peace. Back to a life centered on His presence instead of consumed by performance. Because peace is not found in getting everything done—it’s found in staying close to Him. The question for us today is simple: what is sitting at the center of your life? ✞✞✞ NEXT STEPS Made a decision to follow Jesus? Start here: https://www.calvarynj.com/nextsteps JOIN A GROUP Find community: https://www.calvarynj.com/connect GIVE ONLINE Partner with us: https://calvarynj.com/give/ VISIT US Learn more: https://calvarynj.com