3: Sacrifice

This week Jim brings us a message about sacrifice, continuing our 35 Day Challenge series. As part of the challenge we've all decided to give something up for 35 days – to take a break from social media, caffeine, sugar, alcohol, TV or whatever it is – in an effort to develop some better habits with the ultimate goal of spiritual formation. Fasting has been practiced in Christianity for hundreds of years as a way to set aside something important (food) to focus on something more important (God). Jim reminded us that with every choice we make in life, we sacrifice an infinite number of other possibilities. The key is not just to pursue and find whatever we most desire or prioritize in life; but to point our limited time and resources in the direction of something that cultivates value that lasts beyond this life.