I have always understood accepting and giving hospitality as a Christian. I have even learned to accept it with joy and thankfulness, without feeling embarrassed or humiliated.
Recently, I discovered that I sit back and expect God to provide what I need. I realize that I need to trust God to give me what I need, but I think I now feel a little entitled to help and that God is just going to hand me everything I want and need. This week I was slapped in the face with the realization that I don’t actively seek help and hospitality when I need it. There were times when I needed something and did not ask for it because I didn’t want to impose on others, or because I felt as if it was not something I could request.
Prayer partners and fundraising are not the places to feel like you can’t ask for help. However, I avoid directly asking like it’s a disease of some kind. Simply finishing a partnership meeting with the question “Will you partner with me?” both allows me to humble my mind and focus on letting God get the necessary funds, and allows the potential partner to make a direct decision, yes or no.
