The One Thing! Luke 路加福音10:38-42 Pix taken from: https://www.connexuscommunity.com/watch-online/thisonething/

1. # of hours of sleep each day (on avg) ____ x 7 = ______ 2. # of hours grooming per day 梳洗、打扮____ x 7 = ____ Including shower 3. # of hours for meals/snacks per day____ x 7 = ______ Including preparation, cleanup, etc. 4. Total hours of work (job) per week ______ 5. Total # of hours of class 上課時間 per week ______ 6. Total # of hours studying / work at home ______ 7. Total commute time weekdays (incl. walking) ____ x 5 = ______ Total commute time weekends ______ 8. Number of hours per week for regularly ______ Scheduled functions (clubs, church, serving etc.) 9. # of hrs per wk for chores, errands. 家務/雜事/採買/帳單____ 10. # of hours per week for spending w/ family ______ 11. # of hours per week of socializing, time w/ friends ______ 12. # of hours per week on internet, social media, cell phone___ Total: ______ Relax, games, TV, non-computer or cell phone related down time / personal time Exercising 運動 Devotion 靈修 168

Luke 路加福音10:38-41 (和合本/NASB) 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道。 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說：「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我。」 41 耶穌回答說：「馬大！馬大！你為許多的事思慮煩擾. 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;

1. We Are Busy with Many Things in Life Pix taken from: http://careergirlnetwork.com/quick-trick-feeling-less-overwhelmed/

Luke 路加福音10 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說:「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我.」 41 耶穌回答說：「馬大！馬大！你為許多的事思慮煩擾， 」 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; Doing – w/ hands Doing  Many things  Distracted  Worried & bothered

Luke 路加福音10:38 (和合本/NASB) 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.

Luke 路加福音10 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說:「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我.」 41 耶穌回答說：「馬大！馬大！你為許多的事思慮煩擾， 」 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; Doing – w/ hands Doing  Many things  Distracted  Worried & bothered

Some Possible Signs that You Are Way Too Busy: You don’t have time to do the things you enjoy doing. You don’t have quality devotion time and/or quality alone time to de-stress You feel angry 憤怒, high-anxiety焦慮, or depressed 沮喪easily. You complain a lot about your schedule.. Those who are close to you start to complain. Your sleeping or eating pattern becomes irregular (always tired, or eating while doing something else)

We Are Busy with Many Things in Life We Are Hurt when We Are About Doing Pix taken from: http://lifehacker.com/5992840/if-youre-always-busy-you-may-just-be-procrastinating

Luke 路加福音10 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說:「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我.」 41 耶穌回答說：「馬大！馬大！你為許多的事思慮煩擾， 」 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; Doing  Many things  Distracted  Worried & bothered

US population = 237 million 104 million retired  133 million to do the work. 85 million still in school  48 million to work. 29 million by the Federal government  19 million 4 million in the Military  15 million 14,800,000 by the State & City government  200,000 to do the work. 188,000 in hospitals  12,000 to do the work. 11,998 in prisons  2 people to do the work.

Luke 路加福音10 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說:「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎 (不在意嗎？你）？請吩咐她來幫助我.」 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care (NOT care you) that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” Don’t you care (if we drown?)” (Mark 4:38)

We Are Busy with Many Things in Life We Are Hurt when We Are About Doing Our Life is About Being Not Doing

Luke 路加福音10 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說:「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things… Being Doing 39她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.

Mark 5:22 Mark 7:25 有一個管會堂的人，名叫睚魯，來見耶穌， 就俯伏在他腳前. One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up, and on seeing Him [Jesus], fell at His feet.   Mark 7:25 當下，有一個婦人，她的小女兒被污鬼附著， 聽見耶穌的事，就來俯伏在他腳前.   But after hearing of Him [Jesus], a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately came and fell at His feet. At the Feet of Jesus ~ Humility, Obedience, Reverence

39她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道 39她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. Being Pix taken from: http://2lowebrothers.com/podcast/podcast-being-vs-doing/ Pix taken from: http://abcgallerys.com/well+stocked+camp

Luke 路加福音10 39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Luke 路加福音10 39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Luke 路加福音10 39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

We Are Busy with Many Things in Life We Are Hurt when We Are About Doing Our Life is About Being Not Doing

168 hr 1. # of hours of sleep each day (on avg) ____ x 7 = ______ 2. # of hours grooming per day 梳洗、打扮____ x 7 = ____ Including shower 3. # of hours for meals/snacks per day____ x 7 = ______ Including preparation, cleanup, etc. 4. Total hours of work (job) per week ______ 5. Total # of hours of class 上課時間 per week ______ 6. Total # of hours studying / work at home ______ 7. Total commute time weekdays (incl. walking) ____ x 5 = ______ Total commute time weekends ______ 8. Number of hours per week for regularly ______ Scheduled functions (clubs, church, serving etc.) 9. # of hrs per wk for chores, errands. 家務/雜事/採買/帳單____ 10. # of hours per week for spending w/ family ______ 11. # of hours per week of socializing, time w/ friends ______ 12. # of hours per week on internet, social media, cell phone___ Total: ______ 168 hr

Daily Devotions / Quiet Time with the LORD

Daily Devotions / Quiet Time with the LORD Worship / Listening to Praise & Worship Music Give Thanks Repentance Prayer – Going thru the day Bible Reading Meditating about God – who He is / what He did Write down what you have received Today Prayer & Intercession

Daily Devotions / Quiet Time with the LORD _________ minutes per day

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Luke 路加福音10:38-41 (和合本/NASB) 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道。 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說：「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我。」 41 耶穌回答說：「馬大！馬大！你為許多的事思慮煩擾. 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;

Luke 路加福音10 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說:「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我.」 41 耶穌回答說：「馬大！馬大！你為許多的事思慮煩擾， 」 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; Many things  distracted & bothered  complained

Child in Syria surrendering by Photo Jouralist Nadia Abu Shaban

Luke 路加福音10:38 (和合本/NASB) 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. Pix taken from: http://kidsermons.com/2013/08/ready-for-the-knock/

1. Who Do You Welcome into Your Life? Pix taken from: http://middletownartacademy.com/free-open-door-open-studio-spring-2014/

Luke 路加福音10 39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Who Do You Welcome into Your Life? What Occupies You in Your Life? Pix taken from: http://lifehacker.com/5992840/if-youre-always-busy-you-may-just-be-procrastinating

Doing – w/ hands Being – w/ ears Luke 路加福音10 40 馬大伺候的事多，心裡忙亂，就進前來，說:「主啊，我的妹子留下我一個人伺候，你不在意嗎？請吩咐她來幫助我.」 41 耶穌回答說：「馬大！馬大！你為許多的事思慮煩擾， 42 但是不可少的只有一件；馬利亞已經選擇那上好的福分，是不能奪去的。」 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Doing – w/ hands Being – w/ ears 39她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.

List the things that count as doing: In our own life: List the things that count as doing:   List the things that count as being: Pix taken from: http://2lowebrothers.com/podcast/podcast-being-vs-doing/

Who Do You Welcome into Your Life? What Occupies You in Your Life? What Drives / Satifies You in Life ? Pix taken from: https://cairnhillchurch.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/what-drives-you-every-day-twc-daily-devotional-201303009/

Luke 路加福音10 39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Luke 路加福音10 39 她有一個妹子，名叫馬利亞，在耶穌腳前坐著聽他的道 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

What drives / satisfies us What we will behold / gaze upon What we will become

Luke 路加福音10:38 (和合本/NASB) hupodechomai 38 他們走路的時候，耶穌進了一個村莊。有一個女人，名叫馬大，接他到自己家裡。 38 Now as they were traveling along, He [Jesus] entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. hupodechomai Receive/welcome 接到家裡 = receive under (one’s roof) 路加Luke 19:5-6 5 耶穌到了那裡，抬頭一看，對他說：「撒該，快下來！今天我必住在你家裡」 6 他就急忙下來，歡歡喜喜地接待耶穌。5 When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” 6 And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. receive / welcome with great hospitality 熱情款待

What drives / satisfies us What we will behold / gaze upon What we will become

What drives / satisfies us What we will behold / gaze upon What we will become

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