In the movie Act of Valor, featuring real Navy SEALS, Lieutenant Rorke spotted a live grenade that a combatant dropped toward him and his troops from the floor above them. To save his men, he dove on the grenade and sacrificed himself.

Jesus demonstrated a superior act of valor when he sacrificed his life for ours on the cross to save us from sin.

Daily we choose how we sacrifice. It may be a business event for your child’s game, or time with friends for time with your spouse. You may choose to sacrifice an evening of entertainment for extra time to study for class or work on your business. Whatever it is, we understand that to gain a particular result or at least make progress, we would need to take time, energy, or resources from another area, if even temporarily.

Sometimes we lack clarity on why we must sacrifice. But when we do, we succumb less, or not at all, to distractions.

Today review the WHY for your next milestone, goal, or dream. Write it out, with clarity. If you have already, do it again. Hold it in the front and center of your mind, daily. Persist until you get there.

Ask God for clarity, for when you have doubts, strength for when you get tired, grace for when you slip up, humility for when you succeed. These elements will fortify you for sacrifice – to exhibit and continue to exhibit your own act of valor.

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

(NASB, Philippians 4:19)