What Are You Willing to Sacrifice?

What are you willing to give up to become the person God has called you to be? In this powerful episode of Let's Talk About It with Pastor E, Pastor E continues the conversation from last week's discussion on wants versus needs by exploring a question that every believer must eventually answer: What are you willing to sacrifice? Whether you're believing God for better health, financial freedom, stronger relationships, or spiritual growth, Pastor E explains that nothing worthwhile comes without sacrifice. Drawing from everyday examples, including weight loss, entrepreneurship, parenting, and Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross, he reveals that every breakthrough requires letting go of something comfortable so you can embrace something greater. Pastor E reminds listeners that sacrifice is not about losing. It is about making room for God to work. When we surrender our own desires and align ourselves with God's will, He fills every need, strengthens our capacity, and prepares us for the blessings we have been praying for. If you've been asking God for more but have not been willing to release what is holding you back, this episode will challenge you to examine your priorities, embrace discipline, and trust that today's sacrifice is tomorrow's reward. Sometimes the greatest blessing begins with what you are willing to leave behind. In This Episode: [00:00] Introduction and recap of last week's episode on wants vs. needs [01:15] Why every blessing requires sacrifice [03:20] Weight loss, discipline, and everyday examples of sacrifice [05:45] God's greatest example, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ [07:35] Success, excellence, and the unseen sacrifices behind achievement [10:05] Choosing needs over wants in finances and family [13:05] Supporting others through personal sacrifice [15:20] Walking away from unhealthy habits and destructive appetites [18:10] Whatever you feed will grow [20:00] God fills the space created by sacrifice [22:15] Aligning your will with God's will [24:30] Final challenge, What are you willing to sacrifice? Notable Quotes [01:45] "There's nothing that's going to come into your lap without a sacrifice." — Pastor E [04:43] "The results of what we've seen was according to the sacrifice." — Pastor E [10:40] "Right now, what I need is a minivan in order for me to get what I want, which is the Bentley." — Pastor E [18:10] "Whatever you feed is going to grow." — Pastor E [20:20] "Whenever you sacrifice something for God, He's going to come in because what you just created was a need." — Pastor E [23:00] "Not my will, but Yours be done." — Pastor E Resources and Links Let's Talk About It Podcast Apple Spotify Pastor Eric Brown Website Email