“Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” -Mt. 10:38-39

Jesus invites us to live fully alive in and with Him. He offers each us a life of purpose, and a freedom that nothing in this world can give. But in order to embrace this life with Him, we must be willing to daily take up our crosses and hardships–whatever they may be for each of us–and keep our eyes on Him. When we decide to live for God, He is going to ask us to make sacrifices. What are we willing to sacrifice in exchange for the joy and confidence that come from following Him? +