God requires sacrifice. If you are not giving something up, you are giving any glory to God. 

I have mentored many youth over the last 15 years, seen many people get married and go off to their next stage of life. Many needed a fatherly figure, and I have tried my best to provide that as best I could. It was a sacrifice and took countless hours....which I am ok with in my sacrifice. I lacked a father, so I gave out of my need.

 I want children I can raise completely.

So I have to ask, is this a sacrifice that will remain? Will I have my own time to raise my children? 

I know had my father been the man I needed, I would have known what to do early in life and have been able to show the confidence needed to commit. I'm convinced.