Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me."
It is easy to follow God in a lukewarm way. I have to admit, I followed Him in a lukewarm way, and I didn't even realize it. Whenever I would come across this verse, I would quickly skim over it, thinking, "Oh, that verse is for other people," you know, pastors, priests or people who go on mission trips!
God gently let me know that He meant that verse for me. And He means it for you, too. He wants us to follow Him. Daily. With purpose and passion. Not only when it is convenient. Taking up our cross can be time-consuming, painful, and inconvenient. But it is also beautiful and breathtaking.
I have intentionally taken up my cross. Daily. I am far from perfect at carrying the cross. But He is faithfully and lovingly teaching me what He wants me to do while I am following Him. He is unfolding His plans for me. I have found that carrying the cross and following Him places me in His will, on His path, and fills me with such joy and peace.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that this verse is for me, and not just for "other" people. I pray that I will forever take up my cross daily and follow You. Following You with passion and purpose is exactly where I always want to be. Amen.
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