To Be...A Safe Place
July 12
"In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety."
Psalm 4:8
I just finished reading Roxanne Green 's book, As Good as She Imagined about the death of her nine year old daughter, Christina Taylor Green in the 2011 shooting in Tucson, Arizona. The faith of the Green family is what allows them to live in peace and know that their daughter is in a safe, fabulous place.
The greatest gift we can give our friends and families is the knowledge of our faith!
People need to feel safe! What the world and media shouts at us is "Be alert!" (Yes, I know the Bible tells us that too.) But while being alert, a sweet smile and a welcoming heart can go a long way and help spread the gospel.
I love this quote by Shauna Niequist
"The heart of hospitality is about creating space for someone to feel seen and heard and loved. It's about declaring your table a safe zone, a place of warmth and nourishment."
That table may be in your home, the school cafeteria, the local coffee shop, or your break room at work.
Do others see us as an approachable safe place or do they see warning lights flashing all around us saying, "You are not welcome here."?
"In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety."
Psalm 4:8
I just finished reading Roxanne Green 's book, As Good as She Imagined about the death of her nine year old daughter, Christina Taylor Green in the 2011 shooting in Tucson, Arizona. The faith of the Green family is what allows them to live in peace and know that their daughter is in a safe, fabulous place.
The greatest gift we can give our friends and families is the knowledge of our faith!
People need to feel safe! What the world and media shouts at us is "Be alert!" (Yes, I know the Bible tells us that too.) But while being alert, a sweet smile and a welcoming heart can go a long way and help spread the gospel.
I love this quote by Shauna Niequist
"The heart of hospitality is about creating space for someone to feel seen and heard and loved. It's about declaring your table a safe zone, a place of warmth and nourishment."
That table may be in your home, the school cafeteria, the local coffee shop, or your break room at work.
Do others see us as an approachable safe place or do they see warning lights flashing all around us saying, "You are not welcome here."?
