Today we look at the very complex topic of sacrifice. As to why is this possibly more complex then other topics ??? Well to start, the words on what it is and why pursued – are often the easier said then done. Consider the following and then if you can, with your preteen son or daughter, have a good talk on what you want them to know on the subject of sacrifice. For it could be a foundation started that will help them tremendously as their years ahead unfold. |
As parents, our default action is to protect and to do what we can for our kids. But if we are not careful, we can spoil our kids in ways that we don't realize and they will later regret. So do yourself and them a favor. Consider some insights and examples in regards to sacrifice and have a good talk about this with your preteen. Help them to get a good awareness to this because in their years ahead, they may need to sacrifice some 'things' and most likely – they will not want to. |
Like helping with around the house 'work' time so they will be able to get some 'yes you can borrow the car' time. Or, they will have to make a tough decision to give up something they like so they can play a sport or do things with them or sacrifice time with their friends because they will need to get a part-time job so they can afford a car or whatever. And remember – they won't appreciate that you had to walk up hill to school in snowstorms or get up to turn the channel on the TV when you were a kid. |
Because, if you can get them to understand and to embrace that sacrifice is a reality for us all, then you are helping to put your son or daughter on a path of becoming a contributing and honorable adult. And yes – grasping this [sacrifice] in our younger years is easier then being unprepared for it later in life.
Thanks for thinking on this and remember . . . John 15:13
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for another.”