Inviting people into our home was very difficult for me in the early years of my marriage. I took every aspect of having guests into our home very seriously, way too seriously, actually. I usually made enemies of my family in the process of cleaning and cooking. I'm sure the message they got was that company was far more important than they were and they needed to leave me alone so I could accomplish my agenda. By the time our guests arrived I was absolutely shot and had a very difficult time enjoying myself. The only thing I could see by the time dinner was on the table was all the work that still remained after everyone went home. This is not fun.
It is so much better to serve a very simple meal in a tidy house, and be relaxed and enjoy a wonderful time with your friends and family than to be stressed out and miserable because everything had to be perfect. God's word speaks clearly to the issue of sharing our lives with people and building relationships, not about lavish meals and perfect decor. I have had women tell me that they would not have company in their homes because the furniture was old and they were not good cooks. Building relationships is so much more than the shape of our furniture and what is on the table. As long as we are loving and welcoming, our guests will be so glad they were invited. Blessings in your endeavors...
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