Many of you know that I have two jobs. One pays the bills and one is my passion. I am so fortunate to have both of these and have a few days a week to just be daddy. Most of the time I work hard and it always feels great to see the results of hard work. But there is something deep inside most of us that wants something more than just to see the results for yourself. We want to feel valued. We want to feel appreciated. I want to feel valued. I want to be appreciated. Part of me wants to say it's a weakness, but at the same time I recognize that this is the way God has wired me. In my life and careers I see both sides of the spectrum of value.
The Rock Church is my family. I have never felt unappreciated there. I am encouraged to dream big, reach higher and grow more. It's hard work and takes alot out of me on Sundays, but at the same time when you are doing what you love and what you are passionate about it empowers you.
Today I finished up a 13 hour day and walked away irritated because of where I stand. Over the past 3 years I have had a pretty good amount of success in a sales job in a difficult economy. I have had some opportunities for advancement and I have turned them down because it would pull me away from family and ministry too much. I caught some flack today and it just left me frustrated and feeling undervalued for what I have accomplished.
All this to say, I am wired to thrive when someone has my back. I thrive when I am encouraged. I'm not the only one. So instead of wallowing in my frustrations, I am going to make a conscious effort to show others that I value them.
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5 comments:
really great post, charley. and isn't it nice to know that you're valued as a friend, dad, and husband? sweet.
You kick a**, Babe. Love you. :)
I was thinking about you today and how special you are. I miss so much being close to you. you are the one that mom said would not want to leave me to go on trips with them. You were my special boy and you still are. It is aweful being so far away for so long and not being able to be a part of your every day life (I don't mean interfering, just more available) Your grandpa would be so proud of you if he could see you today and grandma would have been so excited to have seen Carver and had a great grandson. You have the same heart for God that your grandpa had but I am sure he is now one in that 'great cloud of witnesses ' you have cheering you on. Just keep on keeping on knowing that God is faithful and we love you!
Mom
Charlie, you are amazing and I envy your endurance and hard work all the time.. I to want to be appreciated, and in sales it is hard to always feel like that, but with God you know we are.. I thank you for bringing me closer to Him and love being a part of the Rock family with you.. you ROCK
well said sir
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