SERMON INTRO: Giving up means we've quit. Stopped. Often it holds a negative connotation. Genesis 22, the story of Abraham 'giving up' his son Isaac to God, brings a whole new meaning and message to what God asks, which is that we give up (lift up) to God what we find most valuable.
Do this now. In this moment. Give to God what you love the most. Even if you've done this before, or as you've done this before, just watch. Wait. See what happens. And anticipate what I call your heart smile.