Here is something to wonder about. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves (Mark 8:34). The problem though is that you can't really deny yourself while you're thinking about self denial. Everytime I focus on denying myself I end up back at thinking about and focusing on me - the very one I'm trying to deny! Rather than trying to and praying for self denial, I find that the call to self denial is really a call to totally and completely (yes, I know these words mean the same thing) have my heart turned AWAY from ME - to the Lord and those whom He so dearly loves.
Lord Jesus, rather than helping me deny myself, I desire to put all of my hope and trust in You and your grace and mercy and love, and to walk with you as you bring that grace and mercy and love to the world around me. In your name. Amen
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