I think that it is oftent the simplest gestures that mean the most to me. Last week I had the priviledge of going to visit friends for dinner. When their 4 year old boy heard I was coming he wanted to set the table extra special. So he carefully put out the plates then put out the forks and knives. When he put out the napkins he decided to make it extra special and 'crinkled' the napkin around the utensil. Just a simple thoughful gesture to make things a bit more special.


In February at our Ladies retreat we talked about Hospitality and how we need to get out of our comfort zones and start to make our homes and churches more inviting and welcoming places. We were encouraged and challenged to not worry if our homes weren't clean, we didn't have a 5 course meal prepared, or anyother excuse that we may have thought of in the past and just obey the command to Practice Hospitality (Romans 12:13).


What a blessing it could be if our children grew up without the same hang ups that we have and always ready to open their doors and homes to strangers.

Comments

Lucy van Eyk said…
A bit too fancy for pizza!
Monday, May 07, 2007 7:00:00 pm
Jennifer said…
maybe... but very touching still :)
Tuesday, May 08, 2007 9:33:00 am
Trish said…
Growing up my mom never cared more for the home if guests were coming over. The house was always open to everyone anytime and guests were treated just like us kids. I never heard her say things like "sorry its untidy" "Oh I hope they don't notice I didn't wash the floor today" Nothing like that. She never changed the food either. I fret too much about things like that!
Monday, May 21, 2007 11:43:00 am
Jennifer said…
It's true. I was just at someone's home this weekend who wasn't expecting any company... and the house showed it, but I felt so welcome there. It was great to spend time with the family and water can always be added to soup if more guests come. I hope that I can be that confident one day as well.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:23:00 am
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