Today my blog may seem a little strange and certainly somewhat different than what I normally blog about, but my topic today is sacrifice. In our society today, what are we willingly to sacrifice in order to move forward a great cause?
I’ve often ponder this question recently as I’ve been reading a great story about some of my ancestors. Though not as glorious or well known, much like George Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., and many other heroes in history who sacrificed so much to bless the lives of others, my ancestors made great sacrifices for a cause they felt was worthy. And by so doing, they lived very rewarding, remarkable, and exemplary lives. In fact, I honestly know that their commitment and willingness to sacrifice so much so long ago, still blesses the lives of their posterity today. Again, I wonder though, what sacrifices am I personally making that will help future generations?
Each of us can strive to find a cause greater than ourselves and contribute to it by sacrificing, even if just a little bit, in order to move it forward. During the time of the revolutionary war, Thomas Paine so eloquently wrote, “That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.” Thus it is clear to me that sacrificing for a good cause brings with it great rewards and satisfaction in life.
As we continue along our life journey, I challenge each of us to think about sacrifice and what it means to us. I also dare each of us to dedicate ourselves to a noble cause that will require some sacrifice on our part—whatever it may be. I believe that as we do this, as we sacrifice for the benefit of others, we will grow, appreciate life more, and enjoy it more fully. And maybe, just maybe, our sacrifices will be remembered and revered like so many lives from long ago.
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