Sacrifice is when you give of yourself completely to an effort, even if it means your death. No greater love has any man than he gives his life for another. This is what Jesus said about true love. He was talking about Himself, but also was referring to mankind.

In today’s me generation, selfishness is the order of the day. It is all about what we want and can get. We are not considering the needs of others over ourselves. This is why people are getting divorced for no reason and why people are not getting married. Our children and the world around us are suffering because of it.

I can remember how my grandparents and parents lived. When they married, self sacrifice was what they did to maintain a good relationship with their spouse, family and friends. It was nothing to help a neighbor with work or food. They were part of a community that cared for each other. Circumstances have not change all that much. What has changed is us.

Our church is small and we have a food bank each month. About 250 families receive a box of assorted food items. It is different each month, but the boxes usually have milk, eggs and meat in each box. It is a way to give to the local community, so they know that someone cares about them.

If you looked around your community, you would see needs. I know that we can not meet them all, but if you try you will meet some. And meeting some needs, you will find that it will satisfy your soul. Selflessness is an attitude of the heart. To have selfishness in your life, you have to practice it. And when you do practice self sacrifice, you will grow in demeanor. As you grow in demeanor, you will have joy in your heart. At least try to cared for someone else and see what happens to you.

Crain Blanchard.

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