“Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. ²⁴ For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.”

Luke 9:23-24 NIV

Father God, please show us what in our lives we are withholding from You.  We want to live fully surrendered.  Teach us how to prioritize following You and loving others.  No matter how hard it may be, we want to daily deny our self-focused desires and seek You first.  In Jesus name.  Amen.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)