Monday, September 21, 2015

Sports Cars or Hand-Me-Downs

When I was in Junior High I attended an all-girls conference with some of my friends from church. It was definitely a pinnacle event in my life because I learned so much that weekend. One thing I will never forget is the man who spoke about valuing yourself. He explained in hilarious and wonderful detail that it is crucial for a girl to know her worth, especially when it comes to navigating the dating scene.

If you don’t value yourself, how are you supposed to expect someone you are dating to value you?

There are dozens of metaphors to help explain this idea, and over the years I have heard plenty. One of my favorites is about cars.

Used cars don’t get much respect from their owners. They don’t take it to the car wash, change the oil, clean the interior, etc. Chances are the used car was purchased for them or a hand-me-down from a family member. The owner has minimal, if any, respect for the used car and assumes that they will be getting a new one sooner or later.

On the other hand you have the prized sports car. You know; the kind under spotlights in showrooms, perfectly waxed, pristine interior, incredibly expensive. This car has to be worked for. The person who is going to take this car home had to plan for it, save for it, and when it gets driven off the lot it will be treated with the utmost respect.

So when it comes to you, which car would you want to be? Obviously the sports car. You deserve to be respected and treated as the special individual you are. If you walk around knowing your value men will either rise to the occasion to impress you or they won’t. Any man worth your time will respect your value.


(Guys listen up. This idea goes both ways. You have the right to value yourself and be treated with respect)

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