by Elizabeth George August 06, 2020
Learning from Our Elders
One of the most valuable skills we can learn from our elders is hospitality. I’ve never forgotten how important and cherished my elders made me, and others, feel when they came for a visit.
A wise person once said, “People might forget your conversations but they will never forget how you made them feel. Make sure they felt loved.”
Our elders embodied an art that is quickly fading in our fast paced, technology-driven culture. There are some things that should remain old fashioned. I believe hospitality is one of them.
Ways to Practice Godly Hospitality
Remember, the most important part of hospitality is the quality time you spend with your guest. It reminds me of a familiar story in the bible. Martha was struggling to prepare and care for her guests while Mary sat at the feet of Jesus. Neither of them were guilty of wrongdoing, but one chose what was “better.”
There are so many people around you who need love, friendship, support, and a relaxing time. Begin nurturing relationships by cultivating the art of hospitality (Romans 12:13). Then open your heart and home to others.
Dear Lord, I want to always love my neighbor as myself and be the good samaritan to those who visit my home. Help me to know what is priority for their visit and what is not. Help me to be more like you in this area. Amen.
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Ask yourself, “Who can I open my arms and my heart and my home to?” Then, talk to your family and pray together about making plans to open your home.
The most important part of hospitality is the quality time you spend with your guest.
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
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