Day 2 - Gratitude Challenge 2021

When we purpose our hearts to live thankfully and cultivate gratitude in our lives, especially during times of sacrifice, it is a worthy response to the faithfulness of our God. When we make sacrifices, understandably that it isn't always easy. Sometimes sacrifice hurts, be it a little or a lot. One must remember to be thankful because there have been times when others made sacrifices for us. Who knows...their sacrifices could've impacted where we are today. What's important is that we grow through sacrifice with grace, humility, and gratefulness. True sacrifice is selfless and done without expectation of anything in return, even when it may be a little uncomfortable.

It is in the midst of those true acts of selflessness that we can be thankful that God has equipped us with such a wonderous trait and the way that we show gratitude is by helping our fellow man. There have been many times that I have personally made sacrifices, in particular for family members so that they may move forward in life. It has been important to me, to make an effort to do so humbly - admittedly sometimes, I fail at that - but humbleness is always my intent and goal.

Today, I am grateful that I have always been provided with an abundance of resources and being put in a position to be able to sacrifice for others that ultimately help make the lives of others better.

Have you made any sacrifices in your life? How did your sacrifices help improve the lives of others? Are you grateful for making those sacrifices?

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N'cki Jaxon