Hallelujah, praise the living God for another day to pray for you all and be used by Him. Today I offer this line from Warren Wiersbe.

“Denying self is not the same as self-denial.”

Luke 9:23
New American Standard Bible 1995

²³ And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.

Heavenly Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus, Your servant praises and worships You. 

Bless You, for providing the instructions and example of how to live. Help me lay it all down and deny my desires so I can follow You and Your will. Give me the strength and resolve to destroy every thought that is not held captive to the obedience of Christ. Protect my mind and heart from anything that draws my focus away from You. Thank You for the mercies on this day. Grow my trust in Your grace. Heal my fears of inadequacy, doubts of being loveable, and any sickness that prevents me from glorifying You.

Father, we thank You that You have heard us. Amen in Jesus’ name and by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

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