What if hospitality wasn’t about a spotless home, the perfect meal, or curated moments—but simply about presence?

A Prayer for an Open Door

Today’s episode by Abby Kuykendall, we explore the beauty of opening our doors, fingerprints and all, and welcoming others the way Christ welcomes us. From Zacchaeus’ messy house to Matthew’s table full of “disreputable sinners,” Scripture reminds us that hospitality is about grace, not performance.

Reference: Matthew 9:10

Prayer: Lord, you see the hearts of every mom juggling laundry, dinner, errands and little hands tugging at her all at once. You know the weight we carry when we feel like we have to do it all and do it perfectly. But you remind us in Hebrews 12, one, to lay aside every weight and sin

which clings so closely and to run with endurance the race that is set before us. Today we choose to throw off the heavy cloak of perfection that entangles us and instead fix our eyes on you. Our hospitable Lord who has prepared a table for us and invited us in. Teach us to work diligently, not for the applause, but out of love for you. Help us to see that an open heart matters more than a perfect home and that every act of service is holy when it's done for you. Let our homes be places of peace, our tables be places of welcome, and our lives a reflection of your open armed grace. In Jesus' name, amen.

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What if hospitality wasn&rsquo;t about a spotless home, the perfect meal, or curated moments&mdash;but simply about presence? 
A Prayer for an Open Door
Today&rsquo;s episode by Abby Kuykendall, we explore the beauty of opening our doors, fingerprints and all, and welcoming others the way Christ welcomes us. From Zacchaeus&rsquo; messy house to Matthew&rsquo;s table full of &ldquo;disreputable sinners,&rdquo; Scripture reminds us that hospitality is about grace, not performance.
Reference: Matthew 9:10
Prayer:&nbsp;Lord,&nbsp;you see the hearts of every mom juggling laundry, dinner, errands and little hands tugging at her all at once. You know the weight we carry when we feel like we have to do it all and do it perfectly. But you remind us in Hebrews 12, one, to lay aside every weight and sin
which clings so closely and to run with endurance the race that is set before us. Today we choose to throw off the heavy cloak of perfection that entangles us and instead fix our eyes on you. Our hospitable Lord who has prepared a table for us and invited us in. Teach us to work diligently, not for the applause, but out of love for you. Help us to see that an open heart matters more than a perfect home and that every act of service is holy when it's done for you. Let our homes be places of peace, our tables be places of welcome, and our lives a reflection of your open armed grace. In Jesus' name, amen.
LINKS: <a href="https://millionprayingmoms.myflodesk.com/np3mn9q9tx">How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide</a>
Follow Abby Kuykendall: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abby.kuykendall/">@abby.kuykendall&nbsp;</a>
Preorder her new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/47v9P2r">Let The Biscuits Burn</a>
Follow Everyday Prayers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/millionprayingmoms/">@MillionPrayingMoms</a>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/millionprayingmoms">Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use!&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/millionprayingmoms">Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon.</a>
Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">LifeAudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="LifeAudio.com/contact-us">LifeAudio.com/contact-us</a>

Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms is the show that helps moms learn to pray God's Word for their families in the areas you need it most. We believe that prayer is not a last resort. It's our first and best response to the challenges of parenting, a partnership for the hearts of our children that God invites us into. Join author and speaker, Nicolet Bell, in collaboration with other trusted moms and authors, for daily prayers for your family rooted in Scripture. Over the last decade, we've helped thousands of moms make prayer a priority for their families. Our mission is to help you do the same.

Want more? Visit https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/.

Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms is the show that helps moms learn to pray God's Word for their families in the areas you need it most. We believe that prayer is not a last resort. It's our first and best response to the challenges of parenting, a partnership for the hearts of our children that God invites us into. Join author and speaker, Nicolet Bell, in collaboration with other trusted moms and authors, for daily prayers for your family rooted in Scripture. Over the last decade, we've helped thousands of moms make prayer a priority for their families. Our mission is to help you do the same.
Want more? Visit <a href="https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/">https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/</a>.

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