Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 ESV.
Dear Heavenly Father I take this solemn command as a reminder that a Christian life is clearly about being Christlike through constant denial of self, daily taking up my cross and faithfully following you. Walking a narrow way is truly a blessed one! Holy Spirit empower me to crucify the fleshy desires in me, choosing to abide in you and obediently act upon what you would lead me to do. Let the joy of the Lord be my strength to do the work you have ordained for me today. In Jesus' gracious name I ask and pray.
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