Let me tell you something that might shock you: Martha is one of my Biblical heroes. I know—you're probably thinking, "Has she lost her marbles? Martha? The one Jesus gently rebuked?" But hear me out because Martha and I are like two peas in a very stressed-out pod. You see, I'm a recovering perfectionist. I'm the girl who color-codes her sock drawer and alphabetizes her spice rack. (Don't judge me; organization is next to godliness, right? No? Well, it should be!) Like Martha, I love the Lord with all my heart, but boy, oh boy, do I get distracted. It's like my brain is a puppy in a room full of squirrels—always chasing after the next worry or task.

I've walked a mile in Martha's sandals, and let me tell you, it's not a comfortable stroll. I've let my to-do list become my taskmaster, pushing my time with God to the bottom of the heap. And just like Martha, I've learned the hard way that putting chores before the Lord is a recipe for spiritual indigestion.

But here's where Martha shines and why she's my unsung hero: she had a teachable spirit. Now, if you're anything like me, admitting you're wrong is about as pleasant as trying to gift-wrap a porcupine while wearing oven mitts. But Martha? She took Jesus' gentle correction to heart. She didn't throw a fit or give Jesus the cold shoulder. She learned, she grew, and she changed.

That's what I aspire to be—a Martha with a learner's permit, if you will. I want to be willing to grow. I long to be teachable, even if it means admitting that maybe, just maybe, alphabetizing my spice rack isn't as crucial as I thought.

So, let's stop looking at Martha as the poster child for "What Not to Do in Jesus' Presence." Instead, let's see her as a beautiful example of a life touched by the Master's love. Jesus didn't toss Martha into the "too busy to bother with" bin. He didn't give her the heavenly cold shoulder or put her on God's naughty list. No, sir, He loved her—faults, frazzles, and all—just like He loves us.