God wants us to make sacrifices to and for Him, but He does not want us to make sacrifices in the mistaken belief that if we do this for Him, He will do whatever we want. That’s not how sacrifices are made. Just because we give up something for God doesn’t entitle us to anything. God’s Grace, Mercy, and Love are given to us freely without strings attached and so our sacrifices must be made freely without expectation of consolation or reward. This isn’t to say God won’t give us these things, but rather that when He does, we should consider it a bonus beyond what we deserve. God wants our obedience and sacrifices generously given. He wants our praise, honor, glory, and love above all.
Are our sacrifices done without hesitation or expectation? How can we put aside our pride and accept whatever comes in this life without complaint? What can we do to thank God when He does offer us a grace or consolation?
O Lord, we offer you an unconditional sacrifice of praise.
Amen.
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