Psalm 84 paints this gorgeous picture of what life looks like when we make God our home base: "Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage." Whether we ever set foot in the actual Israel or not, we're all on this journey toward deeper connection with Him. And every Sunday, every shift we work, every quiet prayer we whisper behind the scenes—we're helping clear the path for someone else to take their next step on that journey.
We're not just holding doors and scanning parking lots. We're holding space. Sacred space. Space for people to ugly-cry during worship without worrying about judgment. Space for them to raise their hands in surrender without fear of ridicule. Space for them to be completely known and still be completely welcomed.
That's holy work, people. And it's definitely not for the faint of heart.