A young friend visited the area and stopped by for dinner. I knew he was coming with a day's notice. Ideas for a meal that could be prepared after a work day danced in my head. So wonderful to have meals frozen for times like this.
He came through the door. We warmly welcomed him. Dinner ready; table set; life shared. We enjoyed the visit.
After the friend left, I pondered:
In what ways do I prepare to welcome the Lord into my everyday life?
Welcoming the Lord:
- begins each morning as I recognize his new mercies and his faithfulness
- continues as I sing songs to him as I prepare for the day
- occurs as I read his words and pray and listen and write
- includes asking him for help to do the work before me this day
- enables me to hear his voice and see his face in the people I encounter
- helps me to speak his words and show his mercy
- is dynamic and not a formula
- remains an option, even when I feel defeated or unworthy or tired or blah or...
- provides an opening for him to abide - stay with me
- requires my life, my all
Welcome, Lord
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