Parenthood comes with a price. Before parenthood, my husband and I had the flexibility to do what we pleased, when we pleased. Two kids later, we decided it was best if I took a leave of absence from my job in order to be at home and raise our children.

Love takes sacrifice. A sacrifice may mean temporarily scheduling life around nap times and school hours, or even putting a career on hold for a season. We know that sacrifice is a result from love. God displayed this through his son. He sacrificed his one and only son because he loves us so deeply. We can show our children that love can mean giving up some things in order to do good for others.

There are many orphanages with children who would love toys to play with and clothes to wear. Today, have a purging party for just a few minutes. First, have a discussion about what it means to sacrifice. Sacrifice means to give up something for the benefit of someone else. You can read John 3:16 aloud to them, and explain God’s own sacrifice. Then, explain that we are all God’s children and He asks us to love one another. Have your children choose a toy or clothing item to give away to a child who needs it. Find local groups that visit orphanages regularly and will help disperse your donated items.