For many, the word “sacrifice” has a negative meaning. But God does not want us to do anything out of a sense of obligation. Instead he offers us a great trade, an opportunity to trade our “garbage” for the priceless things of God.

Bible references:

• Psalm 103:13
• Philippians 3:7-9

Additional resources

• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB3xM93rXbY

Action Steps

• God is offering you a trade – your life of chasing after the things of this world on your own for new life in Christ. Are you ready to make that trade now?
• If you have chosen to follow Jesus, consider the 5 areas of life where God wants to make a trade with you – love, money, justice, guidance, fullfillment. Is there one area in which you have been doing things your way and you are ready to trade it for what God has to offer you?