Mo’Devo Day 1

Mo’Devo Day 1 – The Distraction Trap

Scripture:

“Now while they were on their way, it occurred that Jesus entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha received and welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was listening to His teaching. But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving.”
— Luke 10:38–40 (AMPC)

Reflection:
Busyness has become a badge of honor in our generation. We equate activity with importance and productivity with purpose. But Martha’s story reminds us that doing for Jesus is not the same as being with Jesus.

Martha wasn’t wrong for serving—she was distracted by it. Her heart was anxious, her spirit hurried, and her focus fragmented. Mary, however, chose presence over performance. She recognized that time with Jesus was the one thing that could not be taken away.

Our distractions—though often good things—can rob us of the best thing. They keep us occupied but unfulfilled, productive but spiritually parched. The altar of “My Time” is where we exchange distraction for devotion.

Application:
List your top three time consumers this week. Ask: Do these bring me closer to God or crowd Him out? Choose one to fast from for 24 hours and replace it with time in prayer or Scripture.

Prayer:
Lord, slow me down. I don’t want to be so busy doing for You that I forget to sit with You. Help me to recognize distractions disguised as duties and to prioritize Your presence over my productivity. Amen.