Devo for the day

I read this devotional this morning, and it was very eye-opening and challenging. I want to be more conscious of the things that hinder me from doing what God wants me to. Those are the things that I need to crucify on my cross. Lord, search my heart and point out anything that does not please you or aide in my spiritual growth and progress. Thank you for loving me despite the ways that I love the world above you. Cleanse my heart and lead me in your ways.

Your Cross is You

Remember, you are only an instrument. Not yours to decide how or when or where you act. I plan all that. Make yourself very fit to do My work. All that hinders your activity must be cured.

Mine is the Cross on which the burdens of the world are laid.  How foolish is any one of My disciples who seeks to bear his own burdens, when there is only one place for them - My Cross.

It is like a weary man on a hot and dusty road, bearing a heavy load, when all plans have been made for its carriage.  The road, the scenery, flowers, beauty around - all are lost.

But, My children, you may think I did say, "Take up your cross daily, and follow Me."

Yes, but the cross given to each one of you is only a cross provided on which you can crucify the self of yours that hinders progress and Joy, and prevents the flow through your being of My invigorating Life and Spirit.

Listen to Me, love Me, joy in Me. Rejoice.