What are you devoted to? What makes you happy? What brings you to life? What moves you?
Have you thought about that recently? I know the past several months haven’t been easy for any of us. So much pain and uncertainty and chaos and fear swirls around us. One thing I know to be true is that it is especially important to know your core values, to know why you’re getting up and doing all the things each day. So, what are you devoted to? Who are you devoted to?
I know that sometimes I get distracted by the news or by a stranger on instagram, and I start to wonder, What am I even doing? I’m not making a difference. Have you ever felt that way? But if I stop to think about what I am devoted to – what moves me and keeps me going every day – I am reminded that I am where I am meant to be. I have purpose here, now, in this moment. I love being a wife. I love being a mom. I love being able to write words that encourage people. That brings me to life. Serving God with my time, talent and treasure is a core value that I hold dear. All the noise around me fades when I bring into perspective those things that I am truly devoted to.
Perhaps that is why I feel so strongly about the direction the company I represent is taking. DVTD®️ (pronounced “devoted”) was born out of the desire to make a difference and to serve others. To keep in perspective what truly matters when the chaos surrounds us. When I think about the limited time we are here on this earth, it makes me want to do more, be more, impact more. How can I use what I’ve been given to change someone’s life for the better?
If you’re like me, you begin to ponder how to make a difference, and then you stop short because of the enormity of the world’s problems and the seeming insignificance of little old you.
But can I just say, you and me? We aren’t insignificant. We are a part of a bigger plan, a greater purpose, a rescue story. We have the distinct privilege of using our unique talents and influence to change the lives of those around us. We can love our families, our neighbors, our communities well. We can steward the blessings we’ve been given – opening our hearts, our homes, our wallets.
So, friend, what are you devoted to? What gifts did God bless you with that just light you up? And how can you use that to make an impact in this broken world we live in?
The DVTD®️ Marketplace is truly unique, in that it is a home for multiple brands that each give back in unique ways. Premier Designs jewelry, for example, makes beautiful on-trend pieces and each purchase triggers a donation to missions organizations around the world. Calyan Wax Co. creates safe, essential oil infused candles that smell amazing AND help to fight back against sex trafficking in the United States. Gobena Coffee roasts coffee beans for every taste, while also providing funds for orphans around the world.
Each and every brand represented in the marketplace has a mission of their own, a cause that they are devoted to. The marketplace serves as a second home for each of these amazing organizations – an additional place to get the word out and multiply their impact. When you purchase something from the DVTD®️ marketplace, DVTD gives back AND the brand you purchased from gives back. For example, simply ordering a coffee mug, candle, earrings, and tee would give back 5 different times, to 5 different causes all over the globe. I don’t know about you, but that makes me feel like I really can make an impact.
So, friend, what are you devoted to?
I’d be honored to show you around the marketplace with a mission. Just head over to my website and you’ll be able to see what it’s all about. I can’t wait to see the impact we get to make together!