I'm reminded of the scripture that says deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me. Jesus said this to his disciples. He's also telling us the same thing to deny ourselves and follow him.

Mark 8:34 New Living Translation 34Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.

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