“Openness is the ability to welcome people into your presence and make them feel safe”(Elmer, 2006, pg. 39). This also includes suspending judgement, having tolerance for uncertainty, keeping an open mind, and staying positive. Once openness has been reached, acceptance can begin. Acceptance was created by God. “Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory” (Romans 15:7 NLT). When Jesus came to earth, he accepted us exactly the way we are. So, in order to become servants, we also must keep an open mind and accept all His
“Openness is the ability to welcome people into your presence and make them feel safe”(Elmer, 2006, pg. 39). This also includes suspending judgement, having tolerance for uncertainty, keeping an open mind, and staying positive. Once openness has been reached, acceptance can begin. Acceptance was created by God. “Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory” (Romans 15:7 NLT). When Jesus came to earth, he accepted us exactly the way we are. So, in order to become servants, we also must keep an open mind and accept all His