Recently someone shared how being included in an invite to a Bible reading plan on YouVersion had impacted them.
I grew a lot from being part of those groups. Because I haven’t been able to attend church since October since I started working Sundays, being asked to be a part of a group reading plan meant a lot to me and gave me a way to grow and to stay connected.
Hearing that was great. But it also convicted me. Here’s why.
I’ve gotten so used to inviting folks to things that when I heard my friend say this I realized that I had lost appreciation of a simple invitation’s impact. Invitations carry power.
- The Power of Worth – “I believe you belong.”
- The Power of Inclusion – “I want to include you.”
- The Power of Remembrance – “I thought about you.”
- The Power of Value – “I think you have something to contribute.”
- The Power of Connection – “I would like to stay in contact with you.”
- The Power of Observation – “I realize this might be something you‘d like.”
We’ve all been on the receiving end of an invitation. We can relate to its power as a receiver. What if we balanced the power by extending invitations?
- Want to go to lunch?
- Want to go to a movie?
- Want to join my _______ group?
- Want to bring your family over?
- Want to discuss what’s on your mind?
- Will you be my guest?
These days we may feel powerless. I’m guessing this is a simple way to exercise personal power that we still own.
What invitation power could you share before the end of this day?
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I understand you are hosting a small group on Facebook live. I’m not comfortable enough to go to Linda’s house and my daughter will be more upset than she already is. Do you have room for one more?
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Thanks, Jo. I sent you a text with an answer.
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