Today's Coffee Break Devotion was perfect for me. In fact, I was just emailing a friend about when we should get together and thinking in the back of my mind about how I need to clean my house before I invite her and her family over! :) I know there are a lot of moms (and others) like me in the world, so I wanted to share this one.
"The road to a friend's house is never long."
"Chances are, most of us can remember a house where the kids liked to hang out when we were growing up. It probably wasn't a squeaky-clean house with vinyl on the furniture. Most likely it was a house with stacks of laundry, some scattered books and papers, and some dust. There may have been children's artwork on the fridge, and Kool-Aid was probably involved. Homes like these are warm places where kids feel safe, accepted and free to have some fun.
With this in mind, why do we think things have to be just so before we will allow others into our inner sanctum? Could it be our own pride or insecurity?
Warmth and openness are two qualities that set others at ease and make them feel welcome. Most people find these attributes in short supply as they go about their daily lives. It is unlikely that guests will feel compelled to give your furniture the white-glove treatment, yet offering genuine hospitality is a gift your guests will long remember and appreciate.
So why not turn a blind eye to those dust bunnies and invite a friend over today? Chances are, you'll be glad you did."
"Don't let the specter of dust keep you from opening your home to friends."
"Offer hospitality to one another. -1 Peter 4:9"
-FROM Coffee Break Devotions: Latte
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