WHY?

That's the question we all have, right?

Why do bad things happen to good people?
Why do good things happen to bad people?
Why did this happen to me?
Why can't everyone just get along?
Why do gas prices keep going up?
Why does the light turn red as soon as I get to the intersection?
Why do babies poop upwards and thus have diaper explosions?

And when we're not asking WHY, we're busy answering other people ask the same thing. 
Especially if we're parents...

Why do leaves change color?
Why do dogs bark?
Why does the moon only come out at night?
Why do I have to be nice to my sister/brother?
Why do only mommies have babies?

Hopefully, the ONE question I want to ask you today isn't as annoying as your toddlers' endless WHY's or "how come's."  

So, here's my question:

WHY do you do what you do?

Now, while you think about your answer, I'm going to go ahead and answer my own question.  I'm going to share with you why I do what I do.

First and foremost, my goal in life -- the foundation for everything I do, no matter what it may be -- is to bring glory and honor to Jesus.  I want to live for Him, to make Him known, to enhance His reputation (as my high school Bible teacher once said), to draw others to Him so they too may experience the marvel of a personal relationship with Him.

Stemming from that, I want to love others the way Jesus loves me.

So, you may be thinking...

"How does being an It Works distributor help you do those things?"

"How does selling body wraps, supplements, and skin care products fit with your life goals?"

I'm so glad you asked.  

In fact, that is exactly what I want to focus on today...

I truly believe this "job" is an opportunity directly from God Himself. 

*I get to stay at home with our kids, without the need to do in-home daycare.  This gives me the privilege of teaching my children about God and life in general.  I get to watch them learn and grow and develop every single day, without missing out on special milestones.  I get to make lots of memories with my children -- big and small -- that we will treasure for years to come (I hope).

*I can do something I enjoy and feel good about.  I get to help others invest in their health, something I am passionate about.  I want people to get the most out of life, to live life to the fullest, and It Works gives me the platform to do that.  

*I get to work with some amazing people and build a network of great friends, people I would have never known if not for It Works.  Through these relationships, I am able to share how God is working in my life and in my family.  I get to live out the gospel for all to see.  And when I share my story, you better believe Jesus will be at the center of everything!  

*I am still able to contribute to our family's income.  Not only can we pay our bills, but we are also able to pay extra on our mortgage, put money in savings, and have the freedom to "splurge" on little treats without feeling guilty or worrying about what other expense we are going to have to cut out.

*We are able to use the extra money I make each month to turn around and bless others.  This is HUGE!!!  This is one of the biggest reasons I decided to join It Works.  I looked at what distributors could potentially make and dreamed of all the ways we would be able to give to others, to help those around us, to make a difference in the lives of so many people (some we know well and some we don't know at all).  This is the primary reason I decided to take the leap and become a distributor.  THIS is why I post on facebook every day.  THIS is why I walk up to random strangers to give them a coupon for a wrap.  THIS is why I hand out greens samples everywhere we go.  THIS is why I dream big and want to keep promoting in the company.  THIS is why I do what I do!!! 

For that reason, I'm pretty excited about what is going on at It Works this week.  September 7 is our company's worldwide GIVE BACK DAY.  Each distributor gets to pick an individual or charity and then donate a portion of their wrap sales to that person/organization.  

I've personally picked three families I want to bless...

 I need YOUR help to make a difference in these kids' lives!!!  All you have to do is buy a wrap for $30 this week and all my profits will go to the family of your choice.  

Pretty simple.  And yet, so profound!!!  

I was going to end there, but I decided I need to ask you one more question.  Just one...

Well, it's the one I already asked, actually.

Why do you do what you do?

You thought you were going to get out of answering, didn't you! :)  I can't let you off the hook that easily, now can I?!

As you think about your answer, I'd like you to consider if It Works could help you carry out your life goals and fulfill your dreams.  I never imagined that selling wraps, supplements, and skin care products would be a way I could bring glory to Jesus, make Him known, or love others.  And yet, here I am!!!

I am so thankful God has given me this opportunity, and I just want to share it with you, with everyone.  For more information, you can check out my website or contact me personally.  

I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you have, even if they all begin with WHY! :)