Rhythms of Grace "The Cross of Self-Denial" 2/16/2020

In my mission to follow Christ, I will be asked by God to deny myself through both temporary inconveniences that help me draw close to Him, and through permanent practices that help move me towards service to others. Letting these rhythms of self-denial challenge my own sense of entitlement and preferences is a fight worth fighting for; because it is through these challenges, that I can find joy and freedom in following Christ. Scriptures: Mark 8:34-38 Keywords: service, sacrifice, self-denial, fasting, preferences