Are you a Mary or a Martha?

Our sponsor Jane Martin is here today with a thought provoking quiz for us. She’s asking “are you a Mary or a Martha?”

I think it’s a good thing to consider, Martha was a wonderful hostess, and did everything she could to make her guests happy. Yet Jasus said that Mary had chosen the better thing.

He didn’t say Mary was better, he simply said she had chosen the better. Martha knew it was important to meet her guests needs, but she forgot to enjoy them as well.

I think you will enjoy Jane’s post below.

Since I’ve become a Mary & Martha consultant, I’ve thought alot about our sisters in the faith, Mary & Martha from the Bible. Granted, the people who lived in Bethany were not much different than you and I!

Our Passage: Luke 10: 38-42

MARTHA was in the kitchen doing her best to make sure everything was perfect for her guests. My assumption would be that it was unexpected company?

However it was, Martha was in the kitchen working hard when she noticed that Mary was not helping. Where was Mary? Scripture tells us that she was sitting at the feet of Jesus soaking in every word He said, bless her dear heart.

Martha became so agitated that Mary was not helping her that she took it to the Lord and she was surprised when He did not say much. His response was one of loving correction. “My dear Martha, you are so upset over these details. There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has already discovered it.

Who are you Mary or Martha? Let me ask you a few questions and then answer me in the comments and let me know who you are more like, Mary or Martha?

When life gets busy, does your time with God tend to get pushed aside?
Overall, would you say that you tend to be a worrier?

Do you find at times that you are easily angered by others?
Would you say that it’s easy for you to see others faults?

At times, do you find yourself questioning if God really cares about you?

HERE IS A MODERN DAY Mary & Martha Quiz:

Are You a Mary or a Martha:

Mary writes poetry	Martha writes to-do lists
Mary paints canvases	Martha paints the walls
Mary sings in the rain	Martha sings in the choir
Mary likes chocolate	Martha likes cheesecake
Mary wears sneakers	Martha wears heels
Mary goes to amusement parks	Martha goes to museums
Mary drives a convertible	Martha drives a mini-van
Mary throws a fiesta	Martha throws a tea party
Mary dyes her hair fun colors	Martha dyes hers to cover the gray
Mary loves tiger lilies	Martha loves daisies

But they are better together . . .Somehow we need to be a little bit Mary and a little bit Martha! Don’t forget to comment and let me know who you are like!

How many times in our lives do we get so caught up in trying to do God’s work that we forget that it’s all about the relationships – our relationships with others, but more importantly, our relationship with God.

To build good relationships, we need to spend time together. It’s no different with Jesus, we need to spend time in prayer and in God’s Word, to spend time in quiet, listening for the message God has for us.

The company, Mary & Martha teaches women how to SERVE SIMPLY in their homes, so that they have time to LOVE ON others in their homes. Would you like to know more? Follow me on Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook!

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Jennifer Stohr says

June 6, 2014 at 1:29 pm

I’m mostly a Mary I see. I have some Martha tendencies, but I’m really learning to be more like Mary.

Godly Indian Mom says

June 6, 2014 at 2:31 pm

I think I have both in balance for most part when it comes to my son 🙂 but when it comes to my husband I have to say I m more Martha.Guess I have to loosen up 🙂

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Jennifer says

June 6, 2014 at 4:29 pm

I am mostly a Martha. It looks like a have a little bit in common with modern day Mary though. 🙂

Kate @ Little Blue Chalet says

June 8, 2014 at 4:33 am

My Mary just barely edges out my Martha. 🙂

shannon says

July 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

I was a even balance of both, so that’s good I guess

- Kendra says
  
  July 12, 2014 at 12:02 pm
  
  Sounds good to me 🙂
  
Amanda McDaniel says

November 15, 2014 at 9:40 am

I am a little bit of both. I really enjoy this website, thank you for the guidance and wonderful uplifting blogs.

Annie Strus says

January 31, 2015 at 12:52 am

I’m more Mary than Martha by 8 points and Martha 3 points.

lisa millett says

April 11, 2015 at 4:16 am

some of both but a lot of Mary except lately it has been a lot of Martha.

Darlene says

July 27, 2016 at 5:41 pm

I lean more to the Martha side.

Alicia Morgan says

October 1, 2017 at 3:45 pm

I really enjoyed reading about Martha & Mary. I like to believe and I strive to be an equal balance of both. I lack Martha somewhat in the last few years.
Thank you for this website. God bless

Robin says

March 31, 2018 at 12:34 pm

I’m am a Martha and knew that before I even answered the questions. I’ve always been the nurturing type and pretty others before myself. Although I have glimpses of Mary that shine through my Martha.