Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. NIV
Dear holy and merciful God, I prayed, I have many troubles. I give them to You. I give You my sorrow, pain, fear, and disappointment. I give You the loneliness, isolation, and despair. I give You my hunger, fatigue, and mockery. I take comfort in Your love, and Truth. Change me, Lord. In Jesus Name. Amen.
And God said: I know your distrust of Me is because of the works of men. But Am I a man that I should betray you? No, it is not so! I Am the Lord God Jehovah and I come to give you a message. It is a message of love and of hope. My mercy I give you and My anointing. Live in hope. Exist in it. Show others the way to live. The cross is My example for you. You must lay your life down even for your enemies.
They have hurt you but I will build you up. They have scorned you and mocked you but I bring you blessing and hope. Amongst you I live. I give you the victory. Be not short sighted. See that I come for you soon. You can endure for a little while, while I prepare a home, a place for you. Your enemies will be overcome. They are beneath you. Be sure to obey Me in all things. I will care for you. I Am your rock, your fortress, your song. In Me shall all things grow.