There is power in a simple invitation. I know I have experienced the effects of someone extending an invitation to me. Jesus also knew the power of the simple invitation and extended them often–to see, to dine, to rest, to renew, to be blessed, and to take up our cross. We are discussing the power of a simple invitation today on the podcast with my guest, Barb Hill. Barb is the author of Seasons of Waiting, and she is on the show giving us the invitation to hope. Join us today to be encouraged to accept that invitation and extend that invitation to others because as you will discover a little invitation goes a long way.
Quotes:
“The through line is a passion for helping people.”
“There have been many things I have waited on in my life–little and big
“The feelings of what we experience when we wait is what unites us.”
“Waiting challenges hope itself.”
“Waiting is an invitation to hope.”
“How do I remain hopeful while also acknowledging and accepting the current reality that is in front of me?”
“The most challenging time to hope is when there’s no physical evidence to support it.”
“When we are put in uncomfortable or difficult situations it exposes what is going on internally. Our beliefs bubble to the surface.”
“Waiting is a refining process.”
“Waiting well is not waiting perfectly. Waiting well looks like availing yourself to a really uncomfortable process.”
“Waiting well outside of community is really hard. We need people.”
“We may not have control but we do have agency. We always have a voice to use with God and others.”
“God cares about the thing I care about.”
“There is power in both giving invitations and receiving invitations.”
Connect with Barb:
@Barbs_hill
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