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I\u2019ll be the first to admit that surfing is probably the most selfish sport in the whole world: my<\/em> beach, my<\/em> spot, my<\/em> wave. It really does revolve around us. This mindset goes even further when we seek approval and respect\u2014when we want to get clips or make a name for ourselves in the lineup. The world is so focused on self, and at the center of the surf world, it\u2019s no different. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to live radically differently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve never been one to give up a set wave\u2026 never<\/em>. The other day, though, while surfing with a buddy, a great wave came in, and I was in position. As I paddled, I looked down the line at my friend and told him to go. That small moment made me pause and reflect: Why did I do that? Why give up this wave?<\/em> The more I thought about it, I realized\u2014though it was a small thing\u2014the joy I experienced when it wasn\u2019t all about me. Jesus invites us to live differently than the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are called to give our lives away to others. When we follow Jesus, He calls us to put others first\u2014to love in such a radical way that people can\u2019t help but see Him in us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In John 21<\/strong>, we read about how Peter was restored and invited into the mission Jesus had for him (verses 15-17):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15<\/em> When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, \u201cSimon son of John, do you love me more than these?\u201d
\u201cYes, Lord,\u201d he said, \u201cyou know that I love you.\u201d
Jesus said, \u201cFeed my lambs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16<\/em> Again Jesus said, \u201cSimon son of John, do you love me?\u201d
He answered, \u201cYes, Lord, you know that I love you.\u201d
Jesus said, \u201cTake care of my sheep.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17<\/em> The third time He said to him, \u201cSimon son of John, do you love me?\u201d
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, \u201cDo you love me?\u201d
He said, \u201cLord, you know all things; you know that I love you.\u201d
Jesus said, \u201cFeed my sheep.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Peter was called to live beyond himself\u2014beyond his wants and desires\u2014and to live a life of service. Sacrifice<\/strong> means joyfully giving up what we desperately cling to. It means serving others above ourselves\u2014your family, friends, and those around you. It\u2019s putting others first. Sometimes, it means letting go of things we cherish, laying them down at the feet of Jesus because we know what He offers is far better than what the world gives. This goes against everything the world tells us. Jesus calls us to live differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sacrifice isn\u2019t just a duty\u2014it\u2019s a response<\/em>. Because we are so loved by Jesus, we can radically love others and give our lives away.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ll be the first to admit that surfing is probably the most selfish sport in the whole world: my beach, my spot, my wave. It really does revolve around us. This mindset goes even further when we seek approval and respect\u2014when we want to get clips or make a name for ourselves in the lineup. 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