My Word for Today is Sacrifice and that can happen in many areas of our lives from the major to the mundane. The small sacrifices in no way diminish or take away from the big ones. Of course the ultimate sacrifice can never be diminished no matter what I do.
I believe one of the "sacrifices" we make each day is maintaining our home and taking care of our loved ones. A sacrifice is to be looked at as an honor and privilege. In the Bible we are told to bring a Sacrifice of praise. A sacrifice always costs us something, but it is always worth it.
Maybe you have sacrificed a career to stay home and raise your children, not purchasing new clothes for yourself so that your children have the best, coming home every evening after working and still putting a meal on the table for your family, even the simple things like dusting and vacuuming can be a sacrifice. Maybe you thought it was empty nest time and you have a child and possibly grandchildren that need a shelter. None of these things are in vain. They are worth it and you do it out of love.
Even if you are single, taking care of your home can be a sacrifice. Maybe you would like to go out on the weekend, but you know you need to mow the yard or do the laundry.
Each of the daily sacrifices we make add up to one thing--the joy in our life. Yes, sacrifice brings joy. Remember the verse I mentioned, a sacrifice of praise? Well praise brings joy. Sometimes when we get to church on Sunday we don't feel like praising, but as we begin to, our heart is changed and we find that place of joy. So, approach the mundane things of life with an attitude of praise, "I have a home or family to care for," and your praise will turn to joy!!!
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