3 Minute Retreat - Welcome

It is such a simple little word. A word that brings many emotions to a person.

We live in a world where sadly more people do not feel welcome than the ones that do.

Do you recall a time when you did not feel welcome?

How did it make you feel to be alone and just want so much for someone to reach out?

Welcome in Church. Welcome in family. Welcome in social scenes. Welcome in one's heart.

While I don't think others purposefully dismiss those around them, it is easy to forget to extend the simple kindness of a gesture, a word, an invitation to be present with another.

Just for today; stop in your day and take notice.
As dire as a homeless person feeling a welcome smile, to someone within your work day whom you normally see sitting alone needing company.
Just stop and be present today.
​Welcome someone in...

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