Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily* and follow me. – Lk 9:23
O holy Grace,
thank you for the wisdom
to understand
that denying myself
means not choosing
my own cross
but accepting the cross
that you give to me
It isn’t my cross
that will gain me life
Jesus has already
won that victory
To follow Jesus means
to treasure this gift of life,
bear witness to his works,
and when called
be a channel for his works.
Grant that my cross will be
for your greater glory.
Longing For Water 