Matthew 12:7 "If you had known what these words mean, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice', you would not have condemned the innocent.
Mercy: An act of kindness, compassion, or favor.
Sacrifice: To surrender or give up, or permit injury or disadvantage to, for the sake of something [or someone] else.
God wants us to sacrifice but, sacrifice is not a form of self-punishment or a way to make people pity you for what you have given up. Sacrifice is selfish if done for the wrong reasons. We need to show mercy; that is so much more important then sacrifice. Sacrifice is nothing if there is not true love, compassion or kindness with it. For someone who can't not seem to get out of victim mode, mercy can be difficult at times.
Jesus, I thank you for the sacrifice you made for me; the gift you have given me that I truly do not deserve. You are the ultimate example of love and mercy. I want to be more like you. Help me to always show the same kind of mercy you show me to those I come in contact with everyday. With all my love and trust in Jesus' name Amen.
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