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Luke 9:22-24King James Version (KJV)

22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.
23 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.
24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Dear Friends,

Our daily walk with Christ requires sacrifice. Jesus tells us that if we would follow him we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily.

Our cross whatever burdens we may carry in this life may weigh us down. Yet, on the shoulders of our Savior in the arms of Christ there is rest, comfort and ultimately resolution.

The following hymn by Thomas Shepherd is one of my favorites.   The Bible tells us to teach and admonish one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.  I hope the words of the hymn will encourage you today.

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
    - Thomas Shepherd

  1. Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
    And all the world go free?
    No, there’s a cross for everyone,
    And there’s a cross for me.
  2. How happy are the saints above,
    Who once went sorr’wing here!
    But now they taste unmingled love,
    And joy without a tear.
  3. The consecrated cross I’ll bear
    Till death shall set me free;
    And then go home my crown to wear,
    For there’s a crown for me.
  4. Upon the crystal pavement down
    At Jesus’ pierced feet,
    Joyful I’ll cast my golden crown
    And His dear Name repeat.
  5. O precious cross! O glorious crown!
    O resurrection day!
    When Christ the Lord from heav’n comes down
    And bears my soul away.


God bless you!

in Christ,

Sis. Stephanie

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