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September 28, 2009 in 2 Corinthians, Book of the Bible, Devotion, Mark, Philippians | Tags: 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 5:17, baby shower, bible study, change, decorating, festive, friends, God, grace, guests, hospitality, kitchen, LORD, Mark, Mark 9:23, new, new creation, past, Philippians, Philippians 1:6, service, thanks | Leave a comment
Yesterday I just had one of those really awesome moments when I was truly blessed.
I was at my friend April’s baby shower, helping my other favorite Bible study gals prep for the occasion. I cut up veggies, scooped dip into dishes, laid items out on the food table, dutifully found baskets and dish towels, and greeted guests, carefully giving them key instructions and welcoming them to the festive occasion.
Normally, I would have been the one to avoid contributing help, while all the really “together” women got busy in the kitchen making preparations, decorating, and so on. That reaction is one born out of fear and not laziness. I had always felt incapable of doing a good job when it came to hospitality services. I think I feared looking stupid or being told I was doing everything wrong. Read the rest of this entry »
