I confess that I’m one of those people who use social media to wish my friends Happy Birthday or a congratulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s convenient. It’s accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there’s something exciting about getting a piece of mail with a message just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think card senders are exceptional people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I received two fantastic pieces of mail this month. My neice from Virginia sent me a Mother’s Day card and a birthday card– both beautifully hand-crafted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think about the time and effort it took to gather the supplies, to plan the design & to construct these uncommon greetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a treasure they are to have. But the message! Sure she wished me a Happy Mother’s Day & a Happy Birthday; but, the real message was, “You’re valued.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doesn’t everyone want to know…
…they’re thought about?
…they’re worth spending time on?
…they’re important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I get it– hand-crafting a card may not be your thing. But maybe you can make a phone call, take a treat to share with a coworker, spend some time sweeping grass off the sidewalk with your neighbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s a million little ways to express, “You’re valuable.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus was ideal at speaking value into people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He spent time with children….<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He came to the rescue of the adulterous woman who was ready to be stoned….<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He washed the disciples feet….<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re all important. God’s into making sure we know it. Shouldn’t we be practicing that with one another?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth be told, I’ll probably still be found sending holiday greetings over Facebook. Maybe you will too. But we can all take time to acknowledge someone today, to shine a spotlight on someone’s worth, to appreciate the people God has placed in our lives….<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father\u2019s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don\u2019t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29-31)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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