It seems hospitality is a lost art. Why? Are decorating shows/blogs making us feel like our homes don't measure up? Are we too busy? Has my home been "too perfect" and made others feel like they couldn't have a group over at their home? I hope not. Truth is, for most of us - working or not, there is no way our home, our food, our kids, can be perfect. Yet, some of us strive for that. And in doing so, we neglect others - others who don't have family close by - others who don't have close friends - others who are craving some friendships but don't know how to start - younger couples who need mentors.
I am so thankful for those in my past who have opened their home for casual get togethers, drop-ins, and planned church get togethers. I remember couples that had several group events at their homes. I was a young married woman who needed that friendship with mature Christians.
I need to do more of this. We are having our Sunday School class over tonight. I hope my home isn't too perfect. Maybe I won't worry about getting the bird poop off the porch. A sweeping will be good enough.
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