Recently my wife and I were walking through the mall just browsing when a watch caught her eye…not for her, but for me. Most of my watches have been purchased at garage sales, so I wasn’t too keen about spending $23.99, especially on a watch that was much larger than my usual wrist wear. Leah noticed my hesitancy to purchase it, so she started using phrases like “it would look good [aka sexy] on you” and “you need a new watch.” After listening to her persuasive words and promises of it making me cool, I left the mall with a new watch on my wrist. It took me several days to adjust to the sheer weight of this watch (pictured left), but it has developed larger muscles in my left arm. Two months have passed and I must admit that I hate this watch. Although it keeps great time (and looks good), I cannot read the layout of the numbers – it takes more than a quick glance to decipher the time.
So…why am I still wearing the watch? Personal appearance often overshadows personal benefit. Dying relationships are prolonged because of how it makes us look around others. Once productive ministries/projects are continued because we fear what people would think or say if we shut it down. Outdated models and systems are embraced because of what they used to do.
I may need to start looking for a new watch.
