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Pwermuth
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Joined: Oct 2006
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October 25, 2006 8:52 AM
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I have to say that this is what the Lord is saying to me; the other day I was in prayer and this stong thought came across: Take up your cross and follow me: I thought what does that scripture really mean. I have heard that scripture many times but never gave it much thought until the other day, I then prayed that he would show me what he wanted me to learn and it was 2 days later when I was searching the internet and looked up that scripture and on this site I found Deny Yourself, Pick up your cross and follow me by Pope John Paul II. As I read and let the Holy Spirit teach me what was and is needed in all of us is that, to deny oneself is to give up ones's own plans that are often small and petty in order to accept God's plan. That we only think of ourselfs, The Pope went on to say that " Follow Jesus" share my (your) life and my (your) choices, and stake your life for love of God and for neighbor together with me.
As I read this my heart was filled with shame for I myself have not been living Christ-Like, I have been living for myself and not for him or my neighbor. What I came to understand, is the love of the Lord is so loving that he will show us when we are not following him the way we are to follow him, The love we have we are to share with everyone, no matter who they are: Let the light of the Lord shine through us so others will see the glory of God and this will bring Glory to God, and it will humble you!
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