97 | #1 Distraction To Remove To Get Clarity On Your Purpose

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Happy New Year!  Ever had one of those days where you’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering if you’re even remotely close to figuring out your purpose? Like, “Is this really it?” and “Why does it feel like I’m working 24/7 and still not getting anywhere?” Yeah, we’ve all been there.

Well, good news! Today’s episode is here to help you snap out of that confusion. We’re going to be reading about Martha and Mary to help you get crystal clear on your purpose. What’s the big idea? We're talking about ditching the crazy busyness so you can actually get clear on your purpose. Ready to stop running in circles and start moving forward? Let’s make it happen! 

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I know that this is going to be extremely relatable to you because there are so many things that I know you want to accomplish. but you have a busy life, especially as a mom. You go through the motions and still at the end of the day, you wondering if you've done enough? You wonder if you are enough, and if you are where you're meant to be. You've probably also wondered if you're truly living out your purpose, that God has over your life. But as we read here at Luke, there are so many lessons that can be taken away and applied into your life. As you begin to build confidence through scripture hey girlfriend, welcome to the restored mind. What you just heard is a sneak peek of today's episode. I'm super excited to dive in with you. We are learning how to get confidence that last that's right. Sustainable confidence. I'm your host, Caroline Thao, a Christian life and mindset coach. If you are a mom struggling to find yourself again. Or have ever wandered if you're enough, this podcast is for you. So grab your Bible, break out that journal and get something to write with because we're doing this ready. Let's go. the restored mind is growing my friend. And I want to invite you to become an insider. where, you'll get weekly newsletters tips on how to banish self-doubt. So imagine having that sustainable confidence, that's going to take you through all seasons of life and you'll also get early bird access to special offers sent right into your inbox. So that you'll be in the know of what's happening at the restored mind. To become an insider, all you need to do is head over to restored mind, insider dot G R website.com. and sign up today. That's restored mind, insider dot G R website. Dot com now. No worries. If you didn't catch all of that, I've linked it in the show notes as a way for you to get easy access and sign up today. I cannot wait to connect with you. So don't be shy. And go and up. My friend happy new year. I can't believe 2025 is already here. i mean 2024, went by way too fast. And honestly, I can say that the changes and growth that's been happening since October of last year is not slowing down. that means there is so much work to be done. This is the year of growth and busy-ness for me. Personally and professionally. Now speaking of busy, I used to pride myself in being busy. And if I'm honest, I used to use my kids as an excuse for my busy-ness because I thought I needed to stay busy in order to look like I was being productive. How many times did I say busy the last 30 seconds that I was talking, because this sounded like it was a lot, but seriously, I thought busy equals productive, equals good things, but what I ended up doing was distracting myself. From the important things, like be present with my family. Working on my spiritual growth and trying to find my purpose in life because at the time I had no idea what on earth? I was supposed to be doing, I even use busy as an excuse to not go after what I wanted. I mean, frankly, I used my kids as an excuse to, and the more I look back. The more, I realize how much time and energy I wasted on struggling my shoulders, because I didn't have all the answers. comparing myself to others and letting self doubt. Stop me from progressing in my goals. So to kick off 2025, we are going to be in scripture that tells the story of Martha and Mary, who are sisters to Lazarus. The three of them are really good friends with Jesus. Some of you might be familiar with this. For some of you, this might be the first time that you are hearing it. And that is okay. Because we're going to take a look at it together. So friend, grab your Bible. If you're able and turn to Luke chapter 10, we are going to be in verse 38 through 42. And as I read it, I'm going to give you some context too. So bear with me, but it's going to give us a glimpse of so many reminders. That's going to help you remove the number one distraction so that you could get clear on your purpose. So Luke chapter, ten marry and Martha reads. Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And so here, they means Jesus and his disciples and the village that they entered was Bethany. This is where Martha lived. So scripture continues and says and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving and she went up to him and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone. Tell her that to help me. But the Lord answered her. Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her. And I like how in scripture in the English standard version, necessary is highlighted as. Some manuscripts. Say few things are necessary or only one thing And that's really helpful because that gives you an idea of what you need to focus on and what is important in that moment. I also looked at the king James version in verse 40 says, but Martha was cumberd about much serving. To be cumbered is to be over occupied and too busy. And so I know that this is going to be extremely relatable to you because there are so many things that I know you want to accomplish. but you have a busy life, especially as a mom. You go through the motions and still at the end of the day, you wondering if you've done enough? You wonder if you are enough, and if you are where you're meant to be. You've probably also wondered if you're truly living out your purpose, that God has over your life. But as we read here at Luke, there are so many lessons that can be taken away and applied into your life. As you begin to build confidence through scripture. So the number one distraction that you need to remove is busyness busyness is a distraction. That's why it says here in verse 40 in the English standard version. Martha was distracted with much serving. Distraction is when you are occupied with so much that you don't find time to rest and to get clear on what you're doing and where you're going. Motherhood is such a great example for this, because oftentimes it is used as an excuse for busy-ness almost to the point of complaining. How many times have you used that as an excuse to not show up? Where you said you would be, or would like to be now to be really honest with you. I hear a lot of moms say. They want to grow more in scripture. They want to read more, but they're just so busy with all of the things that comes with being a mom, right. They're taking care of their kids, constantly changing diapers. changing clothes, washing, laundry, cooking, and cleaning up after the kids. its an. endless list of things to do. Now, I'm not saying that these are things that you shouldn't be doing, right? You should not neglect this because it is work after all. But what I am getting out here is to encourage you to reflect if you are making time to sit at the feet of Jesus. And hang onto his words as if he is sitting here right in front of you at your house. If he was sitting with you at your house, would you be like Martha, Or would you hang out with him, be at his feet and listened to his teaching? I think it's really easy for us to say, well, I would love to hang out with Jesus. I would be at his feet. But what are our actions saying? So, yes, we all have work to do whether it's working a job, being a stay-at-home mom, running errands, doing things for your business, cooking, cleaning, laundry, everything, everything that you do is considered work. I really like what Matthew Henry says. In relation to this particular scripture. He says whatever. Cares the Providence of God cast upon us. We must not be cumbered with them. nor be disquieted and perplexed by them. To be disquieted. My friend needs to be worried or to be an easy, we must not be worried about the. Providence. That God cast upon us. We, but it's not be uneasy about them. and perplex just means to be puzzled or to be at a lost. I also liked that he finishes this statement by saying care is good and duty, but cumber is sin and folly I really like this because it serves as a reminder that yes, we still have work to do. But tying it back to what. Jesus said at the end of the verses that we just read. At verse 42, Jesus says, but one thing is necessary. Martha has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her. So are we going to be choosing the good portion? God blesses you with so many things, right? Your beautiful marriage, your beautiful kids. A place for you to live. The place for you to work and all of the things that comes along with it. Right. All of it is still work. But don't be distracted with it and get stuck in a cycle of busy-ness that you become worried and puzzled or lost. How many of you have ever laid down at night before you went to bed? Let out a deep sigh and reflected on your day thinking, is this it? Is this what life is about? And then you reflect and drift off into sleep with feelings. Of exhaustion and worry that you may never be satisfied in life or feeling lost and wondering what more is there to life. I know that you long for a sense of connection and clarity with God. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here. Working on overcoming self doubt by building confidence through scripture. So, how are you going to remove busy-ness? Well, let's take a look at Mary. She not only sat at Jesus's feet, which by the way, also shows that she was eager to learn. She also listened to his teaching. She was not distracted or zoned out and caught every other word that Jesus was saying she was listening. The king James version said. And heard his word meaning She was listening to understand being present mentally to receive all that Jesus delivered. It is such a good thing that you have work. We ought to show up with joy for the work. And that is when we can. Be at peace and fully know that. No matter what we do there's work, but at the same time, we don't have to be stressed out about it. We don't have to be perplexed as Matthew henery says, so we don't have to be cumbered. As king James says, we can take good care and steward. Well, the work that has been set before us. And so as you journal prompt, which I highly recommend, how can you do that today? What are the steps that you can take? And what have you learned at looking at Martha and Marry today? Now I know that this time was so long ago. So as you're trying to grow your faith and build that confidence, It can be hard to relate what we are talking about and reading in scripture to what is happening in your everyday life. because Jesus is not physically here to teach. We cannot physically sit at the feet of Jesus. So what can we do instead? Well, God speaks to us through his word, which is the Bible. And that is why I encourage you to read your Bible. So that you can't be at the feet of Jesus. And learn as you read scripture. The more that you read with readiness and intention to receive, like Marry did. The more, you will come to know Christ and the more clarity you will get on your purpose. So friend remove the busy-ness. That is the number one distraction that is keeping you from getting clarity on your purpose. Stop getting distracted with the work or worrying about what's next and letting that perfectionist mindset rule over you. Don't let self doubt stop you from. Reading the word from growing and gaining clarity on your purpose. Find the time to rest and sit at the feet of Jesus and be ready to receive what the Lord is saying to through the Bible. It will help you get clarity on your purpose. Don't use being a mom. And all that comes with it as an excuse for your busy-ness. Yes, there is work that needs to be done. You do have to work, but you don't have to be distracted. You don't have to be cumbered. You can steward. Well, The task that has been set before you. And honestly, when you read scripture, there's just so much truth and light that is going to be revealed to you. As long as you come to scripture, ready to receive the good and awesome news and the good at awesome teaching that it has for you. Now I know this has a short episode. I intended it to keep it that way because it is new year's day after all. And I really want you to spend time with your family. I also hope that you take this and apply it into your 2025 as the days carry on. Do not get distracted with the busy-ness that is coming. You're probably already in the season of busy-ness my friend. But don't get distracted. I would hope. That this episode encouraged you to reflect on how you are approaching your time with God. I know that it can be so much easier said than done given the fact that life just happens, that we can't control a lot of the things. And it is going to take effort for you to. Make the time to read scripture, but What can you change in your daily life? That can help you carve out just a little bit of time to be with God, to read his word, to be at the feet of Jesus. I know it's so much easier said than done, but my friend, you can do hard things. Hey girlfriend, if this episode encourages you to show up in confidence and finally start making moves to kick doubt to the curb, leave a five star written review on Apple podcast. It brings me so much joy hearing from you and allows the show to be seen by other mamas just like you. Thank you so much for being here today. I had a lot of fun. Sadly, this is where we part ways, but I look forward to seeing you again on Wednesday as we dive into another juicy topic. Go in peace.