"I will not give to God what costs me nothing." 1 Samuel 24:24

What does it cost me to follow this call God has placed upon my life to follow him to a foreign land to carry his Good News?  From watching my youngest nephew take his first walk across the living room, to watching my 16 year old nephew drive his old Ford pick-up, the sacrifice screams in my heart.  These young people, who will change the world, are part of me, yet I do not get to be part of so much that makes them who they are.  

I would enjoy being part of a life group, having well-planned church services to attend every Sunday, grab a Quiznos when I want, stay...just stay somewhere for a while, and maybe plant a garden.  Is the sacrifice worth it?  Is Christ worth it, is the a better question.  Yes, yes he is.

 Lord, may I always give to you, weather I am in want or in a place of abundance, that you might take my my meager offerings and shine your light through me!  

David prayed in 1 Chronicles 29, "Who am I, that I may give generously to the Lord? Everything I have comes from you!" It may seem like a sacrifice, but is truly just good stewardship!