Adwoa sat quietly in church during the Sunday communion service. The bread and the cup were passed down the rows, and she took them absentmindedly, as she had many times before. She bowed her head, closed her eyes, and went through the motions. But deep down, her heart wasn’t in it.

Life had been overwhelming lately. Between the demands of work, family struggles, and her own personal battles, Adwoa felt distant from God. She wasn’t angry at Him, but her faith felt… routine. She prayed when she remembered, read her Bible less and less, and attended church more out of habit than hunger. Communion, which used to be a sacred and emotional moment for her, now felt like another box to check off her Sunday schedule.

That morning, as the lady pastor led the congregation in the communion prayer, she read from 1 Corinthians 11:24:
“And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’”

The words struck Adwoa differently this time. She looked down at the small piece of bread in her hand and realized she had been treating it like just another ritual. But Jesus’ words “This is My body, which is for you” echoed in her mind. She thought about what those words really meant. His body, broken. For her. His sacrifice, not just for the world in general, but for her personally.

Adwoa closed her eyes and pictured Jesus at the Last Supper, sitting with His disciples, knowing the suffering He was about to endure. She thought about His love, His willingness to go to the cross, and the weight of her own sin that He carried. Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized how disconnected she had become from the significance of this moment. Communion wasn’t just a tradition, it was a call to remember the greatest act of love in history.

As she ate the bread and drank the cup, Adwoa prayed silently: “Jesus, I’m so sorry for treating Your sacrifice as routine. Thank You for giving Your body for me, for enduring the pain I deserved, and for loving me even when I’ve been distant. Help me to never take this for granted again. Teach me to live every day in remembrance of You.”

That day marked a turning point for Adwoa. She began to approach communion with a renewed sense of gratitude and reverence. But more than that, she realized that remembering Jesus’ sacrifice wasn’t just something to do on Sundays, it was something to carry into every day of her life. She started her mornings by thanking God for the cross, reflecting on His love, and asking how she could live in a way that honoured His sacrifice.

Adwoa also began serving in her church’s airport stars ministry, helping to prepare the bread and the cup for the congregation. She found joy in the simple act of setting the table for others, knowing that each piece of bread and each cup of juice represented the body and blood of her Saviour. She often shared 1 Corinthians 11:24 with others, encouraging them to approach communion with fresh eyes and an open heart. “Jesus gave everything for us,” she would say. “When we take communion, we’re not just remembering an event, we’re remembering a love that changes everything.”

1 Corinthians 11:24 calls us to remember Jesus’ incredible sacrifice. Communion is more than a ritual or tradition—it’s a sacred moment to reflect on His love, His suffering, and the gift of salvation He gave us. When we truly remember Jesus, it transforms not only our worship but our daily lives. His broken body wasn’t just for the world—it was for you. Never let the beauty of that truth become routine.

Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of Your Son, who gave His body for us so that we could be forgiven and free. For the reader who may feel distant or routine in their faith, I pray that You reignite their heart with gratitude and awe for the sacrifice of Jesus. Help them to approach communion and their relationship with You with a renewed sense of reverence and love. Teach them to live every day in remembrance of Your grace and to honour You with their lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Let this story and prayer encourage you: Jesus gave everything for you. His body was broken so that you could be whole, His sacrifice made so that you could have life. Don’t let the beauty of His love become routine. Remember Him today, and live in a way that honours His incredible gift. You are loved more deeply than you can imagine.