The Sacrifice of Gratitude

True gratitude always has the element of sacrifice. In fact, you aren't grateful if you don't sacrifice!

At the very heart of the timeless Christian faith is the Eucharist. And you’ve heard me say many times before that the word “Eucharist” has its root in the Greek word for “thank you.” The center of what it means to be a Christian isn’t some cultural habit: “I’m Christian because I was born in a Christian family.” It isn’t in some political allegiance like insisting we are a “Christian” nation and this is the “Christian” way to vote. Nor is it the ideological agreement with some religious philosophy or academic theological choice. While the above may give you a “head start” (for which you must be grateful), the key to being Christian is being grateful!

And gratitude REQUIRES Sacrifice!