tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post3139910247394906845..comments2023-11-02T01:06:44.310-07:00Comments on This and That: Practicing HospitalityRebecca Conduff Aguirrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328658355319045462noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post-46756335130996066372009-03-01T22:31:00.000-07:002009-03-01T22:31:00.000-07:00Being here in the US, I miss the chances for latin...Being here in the US, I miss the chances for latin style spontaneous hospitality! Maybe that means I'm overcoming perfectionism (clean house, fabulous food, etc) and just learning to enjoy togetherness??Shilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685484529067710610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post-5017866322121127902009-02-27T13:18:00.000-07:002009-02-27T13:18:00.000-07:00@Terri-I think that's it, we can never really be "...@Terri-I think that's it, we can never really be "prepared" enough, and preparing our hearts will allow God to show love through us. And love for others is shown through giving...<BR/><BR/>@Cindy-definitely agree with you there! I haven't been in ministry as long as you have (well, in my adult life), but I can say that I have quite often been so blessed by giving to others via the hospitality...I don't think it's a coincidence that God commands us to do it...it's for our own blessing as well as theirs!Rebecca Conduff Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328658355319045462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post-72091293870284786652009-02-26T12:01:00.000-07:002009-02-26T12:01:00.000-07:00truth is...I very much prefer hospitality on my ow...truth is...I very much prefer hospitality on my own terms....<BR/>but after 30 years of ministry in different capacities....some<BR/>of the biggest blessings were when I had to do it quickly without thinking or cleaning or planning.<BR/>yes, I chaffed in the moment but realized after the fact that God gave me strength and help for the moment and turned out to be a blessing for me...and hopefully for my guests :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059743967537421852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post-57994669054531266062009-02-24T09:23:00.000-07:002009-02-24T09:23:00.000-07:00Becky,This is really good stuff. I'm one of those...Becky,<BR/>This is really good stuff. I'm one of those people who hate drop-in guests, and I've had my meltdown moments when family or friends showed up and I was not prepared. I always thought that just meant I should always be prepared (house clean, fridge stocked, etc), but you are right, it's more important my heart is prepared for the sacrifice of just being able to let go and let God handle it. You are amazing, and such a good influence on me. Thanks for being so open and honest.Terri :o)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11081925982382674080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post-82790696701622502312009-02-24T08:19:00.000-07:002009-02-24T08:19:00.000-07:00Yes, when your house is meant to be "open" like yo...Yes, when your house is meant to be "open" like yours, it is really hard to get time to yourselves! I would imagine you almost have to get to the place of expecting unexpected guests...LOL! And it is really all about the attitude, isn't it? We can practice hospitality resigned to 'get it done and over with' or honestly wanting to please and honor God. Many times, I've been so blessed by our guests or those we were serving, it's humbling...esp. when the attitude wasn't exactly good to start with...<BR/><BR/>I wanted to add a little bit about boundaries and limits to the post, because I'm all for those--in a healthy way, of course-but it didn't really fit, maybe another post. But God knows what we can handle and the question is, can I trust Him to provide the strength and emotional energy to serve who He's sent my way?Rebecca Conduff Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328658355319045462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post-11850920511628849692009-02-24T08:12:00.000-07:002009-02-24T08:12:00.000-07:00Yes, unexpected company can be hard, a blessing bu...Yes, unexpected company can be hard, a blessing but hard. I find it especially hard in the summer when we're already inundated with teams from the States and a day alone is precious. I appreciate your insights and those in the comment above. Resignation vs. contentment! Hmm! I think I need to work on that!Alan & Beth McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302406278511895369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620023998295934451.post-13594218670501831902009-02-24T07:36:00.000-07:002009-02-24T07:36:00.000-07:00A very insightful post! Because I know how often ...A very insightful post! Because I know how often those exact thoughts have gone into my head. Our "deal" is - we have a team house. It's the central meeting place of all our team mates, it's the house for teams to come stay/live/cook in while they are here - so the nights that we have "to ourself" are precious indeed - when you throw in an unexpected house guest, at times I just have to sigh and try and adjust my attitude. So what I'm saying - I TOTALLY understand. A good friend of mine said a very wise thing once - are you RESIGNED to where God has brought you, or are you CONTENT with where He has brought you? Sure made me think :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244043108924274434noreply@blogger.com