Daily Scripture - Take Up Your Cross - Luke 9:23 (https://www.smartguy.com/) “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” - Luke 9:23 Good morning, follower of Christ! Daily discipleship requires intentional surrender. As you open your eyes, ask, “Lord, what cross do You invite me to bear today?” Perhaps it’s forgiving a repeated offense, prioritizing prayer over scrolling, or serving when it’s inconvenient. Write “Cross & Follow” in your journal alongside today’s date. Over your morning routine, meditate on Jesus carrying His cross - the weight of sin for your freedom. Let this reflection guide your steps toward church, where communion recalls that ultimate sacrifice. During the service, respond in worship with gratitude and willingness. Afterward, act on your daily cross: reach out to someone you’ve resisted forgiving, choose prayer at lunch, or serve behind the scenes in ministry. When discomfort or reluctance arises, recite Luke 9:23 and remember: following Jesus reshapes your life into His likeness. Today, embrace your cross, and walk closely behind the Savior.