Sacrifice

A few weeks ago the pastor had the following point:

"Sacrifice, not power, creates lasting influence"

I have been thinking about where in my life I have sacrificed and therefor have influence. There are certain students of mine that I seem to have more influence with than some of the other teachers. I have been thinking about the sacrifices that those students have seen in me to earn that influence.

I have also been wondering where in my life I can make sacrifices where I am not already.