Two Kinds Of Hearts

Consider the following additional differences between the hearts of Mary and Judas. Which kind of heart do you have? Is it extravagant with gratitude or tight-fisted with greed?

Mary came with abandon.

Judas came with an agenda.

Mary heard what Jesus was saying-and she responded.

Judas heard but did not understand.

Mary held nothing back.

Judas gave nothing up.

Extravagant love is still rarely understood. But true love always costs the giver something. In the light of Mary's total abandon, halfway love is truly the "least" we can do. Do we love Jesus the who-o-o-le world? Or only when it's convenient? (From:Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World)



This really made me stop and think for a while. Am I guilty of loving Jesus when it's convenient? If I'm honest the answer would be way to much of the time! How sad is that? While on vacation and way off my normal schedule (I don't do well when off my routine) I thought several times about how I was not praying like I do when I'm at home. Sure I was on the run all the time and tired when I went to bed and never had any "alone" time. Was that a good enough excuse - let me answer that one for myself- NO! Guess what? I'm human - and thank God he forgives me for those things when I ask and believe me - I ask!