Happy Sacrifices

We rarely see these two words together. It is such an ironic combination because the adjective “happy” is seldom used to describe sacrifice. We always have the notion that sacrifice is difficult, it’s heavy and toilsome.

But I say it’s possible. Ultimately, if we do things for God, it has eternal gains. In Galatians 6:9 (NIV) it reads: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. So, sacrifices which are done for God can be a happy thing because we will receive a reward, if not now, in the future.

Also, it can be happy sacrifices when we do difficult things for our family. Though we exhaust ourselves and grew weary, it’s good to know, that we are doing the right thing, not only for ourselves but most especially for our loved ones.

So every time you think of sacrifice, look at it at a different perspective. Think of it as good, think of it as beneficial, not only for the ones you’re doing the sacrifice for, but also for yourself. And most of all, think of it as happy!