And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. — Luke 9:23

It’s not easy to give ourselves to God because it means we have to first die to our own will. As Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane, we must cry out, “Not my will, dear Father, but your will be done!” when we face our own crosses.

 

Thought

It’s not easy to give ourselves to God because it means we have to first die to our own will. As Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane, we must cry out, “Not my will, dear Father, but your will be done!” when we face our own crosses.

 

Prayer

Father, I want to thank you for sending Jesus to save me. I want to follow you, Lord Jesus. I don’t want it to be fake or only half-hearted. I want people to see your life in me. So, please show me gently where my heart needs to be softened and where my character needs to be shaped by the Spirit, so that I can show more of your glory, grace, and character to those around me. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.