Once again, I am changing my word of the day halfway
through the day. You would’ve been
reading about my beloved home, The Commonwealth of Virginia. I love this place with all my heart. I grew up in the mountains of southwest
Virginia and now live in northern Virginia.
I went to college in the Shenandoah Valley. This place is special and I urge you to visit
if you have never been here. Enough
said.
Today, V is for Value.
I did not mean “Values”. This is
no typo here.
I have a saying about myself that many have heard me
use. I always claim “I was born cheap
and raised poor”. Granted both of those
are hyperbole, to a point. I am more
than willing to spend when I want to and was always raised with plenty. However, as I am learning more about myself,
and lately more about economics, I’m discovering that I actually place a high
value on, well, value.
I recently checked out a book on economics from the
library. I figured after being married to an economics finance guy for so long I should know a little about the
subject. It is actually fascinating to
me! I also have been struggling withexcess and the need for comfort. It is
no accident that there is a strong correlation for me. When this is compounded with my ideals of
stewardship, I begin to question many of the decisions I make on a daily basis.
I am learning that value is of utmost importance to
me. Superficially, this can be the value
of goods that I purchase – or choose not to purchase. It goes much deeper. I want to value, or make valuable, all that
is in my life. The key to this: being
intentional. How am I to become more
intentional? I must pay attention to the
details and the big picture.
Mindlessness is the enemy.
To value you, I must give thought to my words, to your
replies, and my response in return.
Valuing takes time and focus. Value is not cheap, nothing worthwhile ever
is.
I’ll be returning to this often. I am reading, and praying, and studying, and
thinking about what this all means to me.
One thing I know – it is very important to me.
Finally, brothers,
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy – think about such things.
Phillipians 4:8
Love this. It can cover so many different topics.
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absolutely, we've got to get that fixed. I just saw you yesterday as i figured out how to see my email subscribers. Your staceydaze was there, but I can look again. And yes, this can cover sooo many areas of our lives.
DeleteI love your posts, you seem so positive and full of light and love. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Your comments mean so much to me. That is definitely one of my goals. :) so glad you came by for a visit.
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