The right environment
Friday 14th September 2018
'The godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.' Psalm 92:12 NLT
We know we're supposed to make new people feel welcome. But sometimes, especially when we're with people we know well, we can be wary of letting new people join in. Usually it's because we fear they'll upset the balance of our group or challenge the way we've always done things. When we feel that way, we can't create a truly welcoming and nurturing environment that encourages people to grow in their faith.
In the Bible, many verses talk about trees. Psalm 52:8 (NLT) says, 'I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God.' Psalm 92:12 (NLT) tells us, 'The godly will flourish...