Romans 12:9, 13  Let love be genuine. Contribute to the need of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Things to do, people to see, places to go. It's easy to become so laser-focused we don't others who are far from family and home, either physically or emotionally. Neighbors, coworkers, people from church. What if we put ourselves in their shoes? What might it be like to have no one to see, no places to go?

Stop for a moment. Look around. Is there someone you can invite into your space? It's been said that sharing a meal fosters connection. The Bible gives us many examples: Abraham and Sarah hosted three strangers, Jesus cooked fish on the beach after his resurrection, the early Christians looked out for each other through hospitality. Invite others into your home, or meet for lunch or coffee. What's important is helping them feel seen, valued and invited.

A welcoming spirit may be exactly what others need right now. As Jesus opened his heart to us, let's open ours to others.

-- Helping people live life with Jesus everyday,