Five Minute Friday: Welcome

So many things comes to my mind and heart when I hear the word "welcome." Its a simple word that means a great deal. Its so hard to know where to even begin writing...but since its five minute fridays and I am random I am going to run with it....

1) I want people to feel welcome in my home. To be able to come and sit at the table or couch with a cup of tea (or coffee in my case), to be able to chat and feel at home. I want to be able to connect with people not worrying if something is out of place. I want them to be able to feel as if they can kick their shoes off and make themselves at home. I want to be able to be a blessing to them and serve them with a servant's heart.

2) Seeing a military man coming home from duty overseas is a humbling experience. Seeing it for myself is much different that seeing it on TV. Several months ago, a man in my church had gone over seas. The church prayed earnestly for him and that he would return safety and also that the Lord would use him. He came home late one night---his precious family, some friends, and the assistant pastor of my church were there at the airport---I even had made a sign that said welcome home, a friend bought balloons, and we stood there anticipating him coming. Seeing him walk into the waiting area brought tears to my eyes---and hearing the people around us clap, hoot, and holler to welcome someone they didn't even know.

Well times up =(
Good night folks