Do You Wear Busyness Like a Badge of Honor?

 

Lately, I’ve noticed how easily I wear my busyness like a badge of honor as if it’s proof of my worth or accomplishment. But deep down, I know this is the worst badge to carry. How often have I let my schedule push aside the most precious thing—time with the Lord? Jesus gently calls out to me, saying, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Do I truly believe that in Him, I’ll find the peace my heart craves?

I think of Mary, who chose to sit at Jesus’ feet, listening to His words, while Martha was consumed by tasks. Jesus told Martha, "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:42). Have I, like Martha, been so busy doing that I’ve forgotten the joy of simply being with Jesus? How often do I miss out on the better portion because I’m too caught up in the urgent rather than the eternal?

I realize nurturing my relationship with God doesn’t mean I need to find more hours in my day but that I need to invite Him into every moment. Whether it’s through a quiet prayer at dawn, a whispered song of worship, or meditating on His Word amidst life’s chaos, I want my heart to return to Him. Can I be still long enough to hear Him whisper, "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10)?

Lord, help me to love You deeply, to treasure our moments together, and to rest in Your presence, knowing that in You, my soul finds its true home.