When I think about the gospel I am brought to an understanding that it calls me to denial of self.
The gospel reveals to me that I am self centered and conceded, yet Jesus Christ calls unto me to tell me that He desires to make me new. His wants to mold and shape me into His image to give me aspects of His character and of His selflessness.
If I would only get out of the way the unexplainable could happen as the risen Christ takes this insecure, selfish and impatient woman and fills her with hope, courage, a servants heart and joy in the waiting.
Oh, how I wish that we true of me every moment of everyday! Lord Jesus, I need you! Transform me, for in you I desire to abide, moment by moment, but my flesh wants to rebel towards your transformation. It is quick to run to old habits and selfish ways, but Lord Jesus, crucify my flesh! As you call me unto yourself take the old me and make me a new creation!
If anyone should come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me- Matthew 16:24
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