Sacrifice and Consecration

Sacrifice and consecration are similar, but not identical. To sacrifice means to give something up in favor of something more valuable. Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. It requires letting some things go and letting other things grow. As we seek to purify our lives, look unto christ in every thought, everything else begins to aline. Life no longer feels like a long list of separate efforts held in tenuous balance over time. It all becomes one work, one joy, one holy purpose - loving and serving god.