2007-Feb-13
Simple Hospitality......It really can be simple!!
T--To Go
Are you ready to take your kindness on the road? Do you have a plan or list of ideas that will work in a hurry?
Keep a few recipes with the ingredients on hand so that you can prepare a meal or a welcoming treat for someone in need.
There is something extra-special about busy people who take the time to reach out and help others.
A--Acknowledge and Appreciate
We all have our own gifts, but what about those who are known for the hospitality? They also need a "dose" of hospitality sometimes. They need to be acknowledged for their kindness, appreciated for the efforts and recipients of the hospitality of others.
Most of us are "takers' by nature and unless we make a conscious effort, we"ll always take and forget to give back. Those who are more "givers", either by nature or intent, often get taken for granted.
In our busy lives, gratitude is often felt yet not expressed.
L--Lifestyle
Hospitality is a lifestyle, a ministry lifestyle. God weaves it into our hearts. We all need each other to make the body of Christ its best. You are making the commitment to a lifestyle of opening up your heart to others on a regular basis.
You will need to start small, perhaps by committing to one act of hospitality each month. Gradually you will see how easy it is and move towards once a week and before you know it you will be asking God to show you someone in need everyday!!
Take time to ask God to show you how He might use you today, this week or this month. You are allowing God to work through you and when He is working , we can not fail.
I will write about the last three letters tomorrow. Don't forget to come back and read.
(This post comes from the book "Simple Hospitality" by Jane Jarrell.)
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2007-Feb-13 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by homesteadinthemaking
These have been great posts. It sounds like this is a good book.
Blessings,
Trixi
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