"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:27

This week has been full of uncertainties. As we hit our eighth day in doing our 30 day devo, I noticed that all my posts point to struggling and suffering. Even writing this devo now is a struggle. It requires an effort. It's a deviation from our normal plan of having a good night's sleep or series marathon. It is challenging.

But that challenge is a sign of progress. The struggle may be real but it is necessary. We can treat it as a wake up call to things or habits that we want to change.

It may be a different case for you. Perhaps, you have an addiction you want gone and you're trying hard to change your ways. You may have broken relationships that you want to rebuild. Maybe you want to do better in your job or school. We want to live the good life. We want to get back on track.
For that to happen, we need the pain. The struggle. The challenge. If you analyze it closely, it is not just to challenge you; it is to prepare you for greater things. The great life you deserve is on its way to become a reality.

God calls us to carry these crosses not just because he wants to. He is up to something great for you. Trust in Him. Feel the pain so you can taste your sweet victory He prepared for you.


Father, I entrust my life to You. Take my worries and anxieties. Greater things are coming.