Luke 9:23 (NIV) – “Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.'”

Take some time to reflect on the cost of discipleship. What does it mean to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Jesus? Consider areas of your life where a deeper surrender is needed. How can embracing the cross lead to a richer discipleship journey?

Prayer: Lord, help me count the cost and find joy in sacrificial living. Strengthen my heart to carry my cross daily and walk in the footsteps of Jesus my Savior. Amen.