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Luke 9:23 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.
One of the hardest things we have to do is deny ourselves. We have so many ideas, plans, and goals we want to see accomplished, it’s hard for some of us to discern which ideas or plans came from God and which ideas and plans came from us. Although it may seem like a good idea, we have to be ready to push our egos aside and fulfill the calling God has on our lives.
Another area of denial is through our flesh. God gave us free will. We can do whatever we desire (good or bad). Although we’re permitted to do anything, everything is not beneficial (1 Cor. 10:23). It takes maturity and discipline to deny the cravings of our flesh. It may give us a rush to give that micromanaging boss a piece of our minds or it may seem exciting to explore the physical side in an unmarried relationship, but according to the Word of God it’s not beneficial (James 1:19; 1 Cor. 6:18-20).
Every idea or goal that comes across our minds should be confirmed with God or God’s Word to ensure we’re fulfilling our purpose in the earth.
Graced To Do God's Will 