Sacrifice

Short-term sacrifices are temporary adjustments that we make while keeping the idea that better days are yet to come. That our long-term benefits and rewards will be greater. That no matter how we feel or what we do, ultimately it is our diligence and determination that will see us through, and push us to the finish line, to the point of no return. This is what God requires from us, a sacrifice beyond what we think and feel is right !

Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. (NLT Romans 12:1)