"And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23
After reading this verse, I felt quite convicted. Jesus is making a bold statement by saying if you are going to be LIVING for me DAILY then...Deny Yourself by SURRENDERING full control of your life, Take Up Your Cross by making a commitment that will lead to rejection...not every once in a while BUT DAILY, and Follow Me (Jesus Christ- Our Lord and Savior)!!!
I simply read that and said to myself..."Yes Jesus I love you and I want to deny myself, take up my cross, and follow you..." But do I do that daily, NO! This morning I woke up went about my business, rushed out of the apartment, not once thinking anyone other than myself. After everything had seemed to go wrong, I read this verse and simply laughed. I laughed because I was trying to take control and yet I failed.
I failed because I am a sinner, but Praise God for his wonderful GRACE I can simply learn from this and be in constant prayer and submission...
True Beauty comes from deep with in...humbling yourself before the Lord and recognizing OUR flaws.
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