FW: thought

>"Not what I want but what you want." (Matt. 26:39) - Jesus is being
>honest with God and himself as he faces the impending sacrifice of his
>life for the cause he believed in. However when all was said his
>underlying commitment was that God's will be done. Sacrifice is a word we
>shy away from. It is not easy; yet throughout history the stories of
>civilization are told in the sacrifices persons have made for the good of
>others. It is not a light thing that persons loose their lives in battle
>fighting for causes bigger than themselves. Parents learn to put what
>they want aside as they do what is best for their children. God in Christ
>has given his very life to clear the way for us to be rid of the evil
>that infects our minds and hearts. Let us give thanks and devote
>ourselves to doing what it takes to make a better world, better persons.
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