I Need to Follow Jesus

Scripture: Luke 14: [27] And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

Observation: I’m not carrying my cross the way I should. I need to submit fully to my Lord, yet I don’t put Him first in my life. I get so caught up in this world and in myself at times I leave Jesus out and give Him only a fraction of what He deserves from me. I’m only here because God wants me here and this life I’m using is His. Not mine.

Application: I need to live this life as His. It’s not when I have time for my Lord, but that all the time I have is His already. I need to submit fully to Christ’s authority and live a life of righteousness that will be pleasing to my Savior.

Prayer: Dear Lord you have blessed me so much and I know I don’t deserve any of it. All I have is yours, including the precious time you allow me to have. Show me how to use everything for your glory.