In our occupation as Christians there
is a word that will get thrown around. Sometimes a lot sometimes not
just depending on what part of the States you're in and what
denomination you're with.
Hospitality.
Yep I said it.
Your house must be open at all times to
anyone and everyone and you must have coffee, tea and hot chocolate
available at all times to be served in an instant with a snack of
something or other that took a couple hours to prepare and a
perfectly clean house with not a speck of dust anywhere. Your hair
is perfectly done and makeup on (don't forget the lip gloss) you're
dressed to perfection and your husband and kids look perfect and
ready for a Christmas card photo shoot in all matching outfits.
Oh yeah and all that is done with a
smile on your face that doesn't leave.
Or Not.
Hospitality is more than opening your
house to someone; although that is part of it. It's sharing your
life and your experiences and even your advice. A lot of times it's
just being an ear to listen when someone needs to talk for a while.
Scripture tells us in Heb
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Kinda clear and concise ain't it?
Be who you are; the best that you are
and God will take care of the rest.
The house, the kids...all that's just a
bonus. The real value is what you're willing to offer to someone
else.
May the Lord bless you on your journey
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