Is It Really Worth It?

Is it worth the trouble?
A few years ago, our department received a new Lexmark copier complete with all the neat amenities like hole punching, duplexing, stapling, scanning, and faxing plus the standard features that only a copier guru would mess with like layouts, page numbers, watermarks, blah, blah, blah.  Of course, we were all pleased when it first arrived.  The company even made "false" promises that they would keep the copier in check. They even promised that the copier would notify them on the network when it was out of paper or having problems.  What a dream!

Well, for the past year, not many kind words have been said about our new / old friend, Mr. Copier.  He even got kicked a few times.  He has slacked in doing his job and many of us wonder about his annual reviews. How can he stayed employed if he refuses to do his work most of the time plus eat up our copies and our time? And those nice perks about contacting the "copier people"? Unfortunately, most of "those" people were demoted or transferred when the company had layoffs.

For the past month, Mr. Copier's main doctor, Dr. Lexmark,  has been out to see him on a weekly if not daily basis.  He is such a regular that we have offered him a cubicle and many of our snacks.  Naturally everyone says the same thing, "Why can't we just get a new one? What's the point?" Dr. Lexmark has made similar suggestions but hasn't had much luck convincing the board.

Which makes me wonder? Are the things we strive for really worth it? Some things that we dwell on, pursue, or spend our time on.....is it worth it? Are some things really worth fighting for?

In the past, I spent more time and money on pleasing someone else instead of taking care of my wants and needs.  Was it worth it? At the time, partly so because I use to enjoy pleasing him until the time came when I felt betrayed and used up.

It  is important to spend quality time with those you love and even treat them from time to time.  Make lasting memories that you can later reflect on.  Of course there has to be a balance. Take  care of your needs but also being there for others when they need you...find that peace in between.


When I think about fighting for what's right, sometimes I wonder if it's worth it.  What does it matter? Who would listen to me anyway? This seems to be a way a life for most folks. Then I get angry when I think about the suffering and the heartbreak I see in those I care about. It changes my mind.  It's worth a try at least if it will be for the best benefit for someone.  I want to see change quickly but sometimes it takes time.  It takes more and more fighting and standing up for what is right.  It may even mean sounding like a broken record to those folks you are fighting with.  Yet think about the future, the long haul....can it make a difference?

I wonder if God ever thinks we are worth it.  Are we worth His rescuing and forgiving time after time? Apparently so. If we are worth it to Him, then others need to be worth it to us also.

Take Time to Dwell on the Important Things that Are Worth It.