Yesterday we spoke about being a value adder.

In the world, the emphasis is often on what you can get.

In the Kingdom we focus on what we can give.

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38 NKJV)

Can you see here how your return is directly attached and multiplied according to your generosity?

That doesn’t mean we cannot charge for our services or contribution.

I’ve sold hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of courses and resources over the years. I deliver thousands of books every year to readers and have built a million dollar homespun Christian publishing company serving hungry readers with clean Christian fiction.

I teach aspiring Christian authors to write and publish their first book.

I charge for these.

But my focus is on what I can give in return.

Here are three important things to keep in mind when you decide to live to add value…

1. You must perceive that you carry value worth sharing.

This is a big one and the beginning of every great endeavour. Too many people fail to recognise the value that they carry and are stopped before they start. Take time with the Holy Ghost to become aware or conscious of the worth you hold.

Realize and understand that you have something that is valuable and should be shared!

I’m going to share a resource with you that may help you in this process. It’s one I use with my Anointed Authors at the outset of their book journey, but it can be used for more than just book ideas. I assure you, if you take a little me time and do some digging you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the treasure you find!

2. You need to find a way to package that value so others can access and consume it.

For me this has happened in many ways. I’ve spoken at events, workshops and services, packing value into speech. I’ve published books (my favourite vehicle for value by far!). I’ve created courses, sent newsletters, provided coaching, ran a podcast.

There are many ways to package your value. You need to find the ones that work for you.

When you have perceived that you have something special to bring to the table for others, it becomes easier to dedicate time to learn the necessary steps to then package that value. Because you have already invested in yourself enough to embrace what God has planted, the next investment to learn and grow in your skills to distribute that value is something you will also be willing to invest in. This may be time, money, or both.

Choose your avenue, and learn it well.

Believe me, I have climbed over my ignorance many times as I’ve figured out how to do things, fuelled by a commitment to contribute. You can do the same.

3. Present your self and your work to the world.

There has to come a time where you step from the shadows and present your worth to the world. Whatever platform you choose, the publish button awaits.

Let me keep it real. It’s scary, and sometimes disappointing in the early stages of building when an audience is absent. You’ll be tempted to give up at times.

Here’s my advice.

Keep going. Be consistent. Keep learning. Practicing in public is the greatest way to discover your authentic voice. The journey from zero to hero or heroine is usually not a quick visit to the phone booth. It takes time to build a platform where people will hear what you say, but the journey there can never begin until you go public, however small you may feel in the ocean of other content.

This is why I’m so passionate about helping my Christian brothers and sisters to publish their books.

Not so they can become bestsellers, although that can happen, but because it begins a process of discovery that is literally life-changing.

I love what my friend and fellow minister, Matthew Vasquez, said about his Anointed Author journey. He’s currently in the process of writing a devotional, but discovered so much more as a result of his commitment to create value for others.

Here’s what he said…

“Anointed Authors exceeded my expectations. I expected to learn how to write a book, which I did, however it was through this process that God began a new work in me. I’ve learned so much from David about how to take what God puts in your heart and step out in faith to write, even when you don’t feel ready yet. Hands down, this is the best community to be part of to release a book that is in your heart.”

What I love is this line,

“I expected to learn how to write a book, which I did, however it was through this process that God began a new work in me.”

This is not uncommon among our authors.

When we set ourselves to work out what God is working in us, the Holy Spirit is given permission to work miracles in our own hearts and lives. He acts when we take action. Faith always has feet. Give Him and inch and He’ll take you a mile!

Here’s my gift to you

I so believe that you’ve got value to share and would like to help you take out your proverbial spade and dig for gold.

I have a process I use to help first time Christian authors discover and clarify an idea for their book. It’s a process that is not confined to just books. The focus is on helping your realise the treasure that you carry – your expertise, experience, stories and so much more that can help and benefit others.

Taking time to do this will help you perceive your value with greater clarity, which could become the foundation of all sorts of opportunities for you.

To get access for just $1 ($1 access will be available to Faithful Creative subscribers until Friday 6th September 2024) go to https://bigidea.teachery.co/bigidea and at checkout use promocode ‘DIGMYVALUE’.

Why $1 and not free? Because I believe that your small investment indicates that you are ready to place value on yourself and the treasure that you have hidden on the inside.

IMPORTANT! Remember to use promocode ‘DIGMYVALUE’ to get access for $1.

Here’s the link again: go to https://bigidea.teachery.co/bigidea and at checkout use promocode ‘DIGMYVALUE’.