Gina - Mark 8:34-36

Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? (Mark 8:34-36 NIV)


Twist : I'm chewing on this one for a while because I want to understand it. I think God wants me to have an abundant life with joy , peace and laughter and so today I look for balance. I've turned "taking up my cross" into a burden that takes away everything good and fun for me and my family. Enough! I will give ALL still because I love Jesus with my whole heart , but I will sacrifice with a glad heart.   I will embrace a full life in Christ and let Him use me, fill me up and then use me again. I'm looking forward to this new season of our lives.     God is so good to us.