I own an Icelandic plague that says “Come, those who wish to come. Stay, those who wish to stay. Leave, those who wish to leave.” (Without harm to me or mine!)
This is an open invitation to hospitality in the home, with only one provision for the visitor. When you leave, don’t harm me or mine.
How many times have we left a place with this sort of conversation on our lips?
“She sure can’t cook. Dinner was so late that I got a migraine. She knows I’m gluten intolerant. Don’t they ever clean their house?”
Words are harmful. Hear these words and be thoughtful.
Let us make a treaty with you that you will do us no harm, just as we did not harm you but always treated you well and sent you away peacefully. And now you are blessed by the LORD.” (Genesis 26: 28b, 29)
The Golden Rule still holds true. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Just so you Know
Brenda Wood
"I believe Jesus is the answer to every question." Brenda Wood is a motivational speaker, writer and author of Heartfelt, 366 Devotions for Common Sense Living. She is also a recovered bulimic who has gained and lost several 1000 pounds over the years! She understands the pain of overweight and the agony of life with an eating disorder. Brenda is known for her common sense wisdom, sense of humor and quirky comments.
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