Dear Tyla

The Martha Paradox

Dear Tyla

Show Notes

God values our service — our willingness to do, to give, to build. But what happens when our service replaces our fellowship with Him?

In this episode, we unpack The Martha Paradox — the internal conflict between serving God and sitting with Him. Martha wasn’t wrong for serving; her mistake was serving without first drawing from the presence of Jesus.

We explore the tension many believers face: pouring out without being filled, doing the work of God without anchoring ourselves in relationship with Him. God isn’t asking us to stop serving — He’s inviting us to serve from the place of intimacy, not in place of it.

✨ Before we move for God, let’s remember to meet with Him.

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