Thursday · Practice the Word
About 5 minutes · At the Table
Practice the Word: Making Room to Listen
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying.
Luke 10:39
Hearing the Word of God requires intentional practice in a world full of noise and obligation. Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet; it was a conscious decision of her will.
Obedience to this scripture means creating tangible space in our daily routine to stop doing and start listening.
Today, we practice simple, unhurried attention to Christ in the midst of ordinary responsibilities.
A Step of Obedience
How can you simplify your schedule today so that you are not hurried in God's presence?
Concrete Steps
- Choose a specific ten-minute window during your day, before other tasks begin.
- Put aside all devices, work, and reading materials except the scripture.
- Read Luke 10:38-42 slowly, and spend the remaining minutes in quiet listening.
- Return to your daily work with a calm and centered spirit.