“Finding Value!”
I don’t like shopping, but I like it when I find what I am
intending to buy – and it’s on SALE!! It
makes me feel good to get more value for my dollar. One of my kids commented yesterday, “When I’m
old enough to drive, gas is going to be $20.”
A family conversation about the value of things over time launched from
that statement. It made me think about
what I value in life. Have you thought
about that lately? I haven’t, and yet, I
know that considering what I value will impact how I live my life, with whom I
spend time, and where I will invest my energy.
God has found value in humankind, and He sent his son to die for
everyone. We are that valuable to
Him! In talking about birds and humans,
Jesus said, “Are you not much more
valuable than they [birds]?” Matthew 6:26. I encourage you to talk about the things you
value in life with your family.
Family Discussion Points!
Talk about the things each family member values. Talk about the people each family
member values. Prioritize worship and
time with God against all the things you mentioned as things you value.
Consider things that have little or no value to you.
Talk about value over time – my kids really understood the
value of toys that were expensive when they first came out compared to their
value today (Nintendo DS, iPod, etc.).
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