The Invisible Cost of Every Decision

We tend to think sacrifice is rare.

That it only shows up when you’re asked to give up something major.

But what if that’s the wrong lens entirely?

What if sacrifice is not occasional, but constant?

Every decision you make—every “yes”—is also a “no.”

Every “I’ll do this” is an automatic “I won’t do that.”

You are always sacrificing something.

Even inaction is a decision that costs you something.

That means sacrifice isn’t just what happens when you fast, grind, or push through pain.

It’s what happens when you scroll, delay, and stay comfortable too.

And if that’s true, then the question isn’t whether you’re sacrificing…

It’s:

“Are you sacrificing the right things?”

Are you sacrificing discipline or laziness?

Are you giving up strength for softness?

Are you trading vision for convenience?

You don’t avoid the altar—you just decide what burns.

So choose wisely.

Sacrifice strategically.

Because you’re doing it every moment of every day, whether you realize it or not.

~ Praise God

CarMichael | The Voice of Strength