Kate's linkup is live. I'm joining Five Minute Friday and this week's prompt is "Time". Go!
Well, I recently watched a movie. The point they made in it that stayed with me is that time is what proves our existence. Outside of time, we have no proof of being. And yet, our creation is the beginning of timeless existence.
It is when others acknowledge our existence that we feel valued and are given worth. God's value on us is the life of His Only Perfect Son. He gives us worth and hope. We are used by Him to remind others of their worth and hope. Part of the reason I have continued participating in the FMF linkup is the value placed on me and my thoughts by others in the community of writers.
They could simply link up and never comment or read another post and glow in the admiration they receive, but instead they reciprocate. It may only take five minutes to type, but it's another five to link up and another five to read and another five to comment. So, ten minutes per link to acknowledge others can seem daunting. And yet, you can bring a week of life to somebody in those ten minutes. Perhaps you are a faster reader and typer and it only takes you five minutes to bring life.
Life and time are synonymous for me. I can bring life with my words and life with my time. My girls clamor for my attention at home, now that I'm working "part-time" at their school. I drop them at class and see them at the end of the day. Their teachers get more time with them than I do on a daily basis. My middle daughter finds reasons to come see me, often complaining of a tummyache. I keep a stash of wintergreen LifeSaver breath mints in my drawer. It's a placebo, but really, she just wants to be with me. Those days are interrupted, but precious. Even my children remind me that I have value.
I just want to thank those of you who often come by and comment, even if I've not come by your blog yet. And those of you who regularly comment via Twitter. You have given me worth and value by taking the time for me. I appreciate you more than you know. Much love!!
~Tammy
P.S. I don't have any way to read your blog if you don't list your linkup number or your website in your comment. And I'd love to follow up with you, so please give me one of the two! :D
Always striving to be transparent and sincere as I learn what the Love of God truly means. "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15)
Love this, Tammy. Giving our time to others is so important in making them feel valued. I appreciate the time you have taken to read and comment on my blog and I'm thankful for all your encouragement. That is one of the things I love about Five Minute Friday too, that people do actually visit and comment. I've been part of other linkups where no-one has even clicked on my post and it doesn't make me feel very valued. Hope you have a good weekend! I'm your neighbour this week at #62.
ReplyDeleteCarly!
Delete:) Oh thank you, you are definitely one who takes the time to make me feel valued. I am so excited we are neighbors this week.
Love,
Tammy
Love you lady. So glad that my words; our words give you value. I get such joy out of encouraging others. I'm in the #11 spot this week.
ReplyDeleteTara,
Deletethank you. You definitely make sure that I feel acknowledged and valued each week. Thank you for making FMF such a rewarding experience!
Love,
Tammy
The time taken to spend time with you is the best time!
ReplyDelete#5 this week.
http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2016/01/your-dying-spouse-106-time-to-worry-fmf.html
Andrew,
Deletethank you. I agree in reciprocity. :)
~Tammy
Hi, Tammy, so glad to meet you. It's true--a few minutes makes another writer's day, or a child's! Thank you for the reminder to show others they matter with our attention and words. Keep writing. -Christina in spot 70 at FMF, creativeandfree.com
ReplyDeleteChristina,
Deletethank you so much for your encouragement, and for linking your post so I can see your words as well!
Love,
Tammy
Great post Tammy! You're right- the time to comment is a great encouragement! I don't get many comments on my blog, even though I try to post a question for discussion with each post. But one of my former co-workers recently commented and said she wants to be more intentional with letting me know that she's reading, so her new years resolution is to comment more. I thought that was so sweet! It's great to know people are reading and relating!
ReplyDeleteLindsay (#89)
Lindsay,
DeleteI'm so glad your co-worker is being more intentional for you.
Thank you for coming and visiting me. I will be sure to come read your post and leave a comment as well! :)
Love,
Tammy
I love your post! It is so true. We show what we value by how we spend out most valuable resource-our time. Thanks for your kind and encouraging words! Blessings. FMF #61
ReplyDeleteShannon,
Deletethank you. I loved your post as well. It takes me to such a healthy place to picture our Abba Father in this light and ourselves as little girls, eager to please and longing for his approval.
Please continue your writing! I have some young ladies that I want to send over to read your writings.
Love,
Tammy
Great post, my friend. I hadn't really thought about this before: "Life and time are synonymous for me. I can bring life with my words and life with my time.".
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that God finds value in us. And He's awfully sweet to cause others to as well. You are valuable to me. I LOVE that God has allowed our paths to cross. I'm praying for you, friend. Have a good weekend.
Jeanne,
Deleteso thankful you found TIME to read and comment. :) You do make me feel so valued! I also LOVE that God has placed us in each others' paths. It's so nice to have a "me too" person in each season!
Thank you for your prayers. You are a great mom, and a great friend!
Love,
Tammy
I'm surprised nobody yet that I've read mentioned that "children spell love 't-i-m-e'."
I've heard that phrase many times.