Friendly reminder to worry about Jesus first, mess later.

My desk is always a wreck and it’s always embarrassed me. I carefully move things to curate a pretty picture if I ever post it.

But as I was sitting down to spend time with Jesus today I immediately thought of how messy my desk was and how it’d be better if I cleaned first.

Then I remembered doing a devotional with Axel talking about Mary and Martha. As much as I want to say I’ve been Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus, I’ve been Martha.

Trying to make everything perfect for Him. Doing and doing and doing trying to earn my worth and getting upset that others weren’t.

To some, it’s “just a desk, no big deal, it’s not that deep.”

But to me, it stands as a metaphor for my whole life.

When I’m sitting in my mess and turn to Jesus, miracles happen. When I focus on what I think needs to be done, I turn away and forget what really matters here.

I’m still learning to bring Him into it with me. Still learning how to untie my worth from what I do. I’m still learning how to love Him through the mess.

I’m still learning and He loves me. He’s just so grateful to spend time with me that He’ll help me take care of it later.

This morning Jesus spoke to me through my messy desk and He’s calling you through your mess, too💙

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