Treasure

I like this image of this verse. The word "Family" isn't in the verse, and usually this verse is used to refer to money. This last week, while doing some studying on a few topics I was struggling with, this verse jumped out of the page to me. And I thought, "Where is my treasure?" 

I can say I don't have a real love affair with money, I like to have it to spend, but I don't get a lot of joy from over-spending or stretching the budget. So, if it's not money, or things, what is it? This was hard for me, because, I think I've been treasuring ME above other things. I like to have "my time", "my way" and "my schedule." 

I'm embarrassed (but it's freeing to admit) but  I've realized I consider my big family my "job" and not my treasure. I've come to the decision that if I don't make my children, my husband and our life my treasure, then I'll continue to struggle mentally with "the job" of a big family. I pray God will help me treasure the life He has given me, the day to day things, the hard things, the stressful things, and the endless carpooling. I'm pretty sure it's a state of mind that will revolutionize the way I love.