PRAYER SWEETS Encouragement word ... May 2026 Daughters

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 By Co- Pastor Nicole Woods

First Assistant Daughters of the Promise

Daughters of Promise, this morning we are reminded of a sacred truth and divine priority:

We are called to serve with excellence…
but we must sit in His presence first.

Because we do not simply fulfill responsibilities—
We carry wisdom, influence, grace, and spiritual weight.

Jesus Himself said in Gospel of Mark 10:45,
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”

So yes—service is holy.
It is our calling, our contribution, and our kingdom assignment.

But Martha teaches us something essential:

You can be doing the right things
and still be spiritually depleted.

She was:

• busy but burdened
• active but anxious
• serving but stressed

Truth: Service without sitting leads to silent exhaustion.

As women of God, we must guard against becoming so consumed with doing for everyone else
that we neglect being with Him.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, let my service flow from a place of strength, not strain.”

Detail 2: Sitting at His Feet Sustains Your Service

Mary was not neglecting responsibility—
She was prioritizing relationship.

She chose to be:

• positioned in His presence
• planted at His feet
• postured to hear His voice

And Jesus called it the good part.

Because what you receive in His presence:

• fuels your faithfulness
• sharpens your discernment
• strengthens your endurance

As women of promise, we need more than wisdom—
we need spiritual sensitivity.

We must discern:

• when to move
• when to speak
• when to be silent
• when to stand

And that discernment is cultivated at His feet.

Truth: You cannot pour effectively into others if you have not first been filled in private.

Prayer Focus:
Lord, deepen my devotion so I can walk with discernment.

Detail 2: Sitting at His Feet Sustains Your Service

Mary was not neglecting responsibility—
She was prioritizing relationship.

She chose to be:

• positioned in His presence
• planted at His feet
• postured to hear His voice

And Jesus called it the good part.

Because what you receive in His presence:

• fuels your faithfulness
• sharpens your discernment
• strengthens your endurance

As women of promise, we need more than wisdom—
we need spiritual sensitivity.

We must discern:

• when to move
• when to speak
• when to be silent
• when to stand

And that discernment is cultivated at His feet.

Truth: You cannot pour effectively into others if you have not first been filled in private.

Prayer Focus:
Lord, deepen my devotion so I can walk with discernment.

Jesus said Mary chose the one thing necessary.

Not one of many important things—
but the main thing.

As women, it is easy to:

• prioritize responsibilities over relationship
• elevate productivity over presence
• focus on others while neglecting our own spiritual health

But we must be disciplined to:

• sit first… then serve
• seek first… then support
• hear first… then help

Because if we do not sit first:

• we will serve in our own strength instead of His Spirit
• we will move from pressure instead of peace
• we will respond emotionally instead of spiritually

Truth: Sitting at His feet is not inactivity—it is divine preparation.

Prayer Focus:
Lord, discipline me to seek You first before I step into any assignment.

Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for the privilege of serving in Your Kingdom. We embrace our calling with humility and honor. But this morning, we acknowledge our need to sit at Your feet. Forgive us for every moment we have prioritized responsibilities over relationship. Today, we choose the good part. Anchor us in Your presence. Sharpen our discernment. Strengthen our spirit. Let our service be Spirit-led, not self-driven. As we nurture, lead, build, and serve—let it flow from a place of deep communion with You. We will sit first so we can serve well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.