Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

The Lord has asked me to sacrifice all my wants and desires in the name of love.

In this I know I am not alone. Many of my friends have done the same thing. Some are still doing it as their call to sacrifice is not over. I know most of them because of prayer chains and personal communications. In this I am not alone. My service is not over and I have no idea just how long this will continue.

What I do know is that this instance is not my first time to be faithful and experience has shown me that God will carry me through this season of my life just as He did the first time. Dear friends continue to pray for me and I appreciate that. 

I just want the others that are going through their season of personal sacrifice for love to know that they are not alone. I know how you feel. Being faithful is worth it, no matter the outcome.

Eohsesians 5:2 says we do this for God because He called us to do what no one else can do. Being called is a privilege not a burden. No one else can do what you are doing because God placed His trust in you and you alone.

God loves the one you love. I know this because you have been called and you have answered.

Be of good heart. We are not alone.

May the God of all salvation strengthen you. AMEN