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DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL | ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
Day 4: Love is
Sacrifice
MIN. RASHEEM ROOKE
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
– John 15:13 NIV
Sacrifice is a daunting word. It implies giving up something precious—time, resources,
comfort, or pride. It’s not about what’s convenient or easy but what costs us. As Christ
demonstrated, true love isn’t rooted in fleeting emotions or desires, but in deliberate
action that puts others first.
Think about a parent sacrificing sleep to care for a sick child or a friend giving their last
bit of savings to help someone in need. These acts aren’t driven by feelings alone; they
stem from a decision to love selflessly, even when it’s hard.
Jesus exemplified the ultimate sacrifice by laying down His life for us, a love that asked
everything of Him. And yet, He gave willingly. His example calls us to reflect: What are we
holding onto that prevents us from fully loving others? Is it our time, our pride, or our
comfort?
Sacrifice requires trust—trust that God will replenish what we give up and trust that
His love will sustain us when the cost feels high. To live out love is to embrace sacrifice,
knowing that God’s love is revealed to the world through our giving.
JOURNAL
REFLECTIONS
What can you sacrifice this week to show
genuine love to someone?
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PRAYER
Lord, transform my understanding of love. Give me the
courage to sacrifice willingly, put others first, and reflect
on Your example of selfless love. Amen.
