Comments on: “Welcome” – Have I failed at my One Word already?

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 02:14:31 +0000

I loved this, Lisa! I’m so sorry you had surgery (but it’s probably better to take care of those pesky things like gall bladders…). I’m getting better at self-compassion. Next time I get all grumpy and critical of myself, I’ll think of myself on my doorstep with my suitcase in hand.

By: Beverley

Beverley — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:14:35 +0000

Give yourself some times to heal, which is more than the physical.

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:40:28 +0000

Thank you for this honest look behind the scenes of your open door policy! Funny, I was having a conversation with myself about an upcoming retreat that I’m responsible for . . . anticipating who might come . . . do I dare to admit that I was dreading some of the participants?? I’m going to write the word “welcome” on the top of my planning sheet.
Thanks, Lisa! (And trusting that your recovery will be swift. My son had his appendix out recently, and I was surprised at how long it took him to feel like himself again — give yourself time to recover.)

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 02:39:10 +0000

your honesty is inspiring. I have been praying and am sad you still have pain even after surgery. Time to kick out that guest. right? If it helps, I am fairly ignoring my word so far this year – joy. have occasionally thought about it but haven’t really delved into how to live joy further. Let’s keep encouraging each other. will keep you in my prayers.

By: Mary Geisen

Mary Geisen — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:40:25 +0000

Wow! I had to stop when I read your words about our imperfect selves. They kind of hit me right in the face especially when I realized how unwelcoming I am to myself.

Your words speak volumes today. Ones that we need to not only read but make our own. I pray I may be welcoming to all and give the grace that I need to myself when my imperfectness gets in the way. Blessings!

By: Carly

Carly — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:40:07 +0000

Great post! I liked how you turned the focus of “welcome” on whether we welcome ourselves. It can be hard at times but I love that God loves us and welcomes us as we are. Praying that your pain is healed and you feel better soon.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:14:29 +0000

Ah, Lisa! Do not fail prey to judging yourself too quickly as you recover from surgery. Your value to the Lord and HIs Kingdom has never been measured by what you do, how you look, or how you handle what life handles. It can be tempting to do that and then invalidate your real feelings when you think of what others are going through. You are no less precious or valuable in the midst of your pain and recovery. I pray the Lord will encourage your heart and spirit, heal your body, and give doctors clear guidance about any part they are to play in this situation.
Prayers and blessings,
Pam

By: Dolly@Soulstops

Dolly@Soulstops — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:53:26 +0000

Lisa,

Oh, I’m sorry you’re in pain. Clever tie in…Praying you feel better soon and God will encourage you and reveal His love for you in new ways and that you can receive it and show compassion to yourself. I can relate to that struggle with self-compassion. Here’s a link to Andrew Peterson’s song, “Be Kind to Yourself,” as God led me to this song when I really needed it last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYiM-sOC6nE ((hugs))

And I’m glad you welcomed your guest 🙂

By: Trudy

Trudy — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:09:42 +0000

I love how creatively this is written, Lisa. About welcoming yourself. Self-compassion can be so hard, can’t it? I’m so glad you let yourself in! I pray you heal soon and your pain eases. Be gentle with yourself. Blessings and hugs!

By: Alisa

Alisa — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:25:40 +0000

I love this Lisa! I love your perspective of welcoming ourselves. I can tend to be hard on myself at times, much harder than anyone else. But just as God extends grace to me, I need to extend grace to myself. Thanks for this reminder! I’m visiting from #RaRaLinkup.