Crossing Border festival, The Hague, a few years ago (Photo: Irene Bom)
A reflection inspired by Jesus’ words, “pick up your cross and follow me”.
Hear the invitation of Jesus:
If any of you want to be My follower,
you must turn away from your selfish ways,
from the things you think you want and need.
You must pick up your cross and follow Me.
If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.
But if you give up your life for my sake,
you will save it.
you must turn away from your selfish ways,
from the things you think you want and need.
You must pick up your cross and follow Me.
If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.
But if you give up your life for my sake,
you will save it.
What is it you need to turn away from
in order to follow Jesus more closely?
in order to follow Jesus more closely?
(time of silent reflection)
Are there things you may need to give up
in order to follow Jesus more closely?
in order to follow Jesus more closely?
(time of silent reflection)
What do you hear Jesus calling you to do?
(time of silent reflection)
from re-worship.blogspot.com, inspired by Matthew 16:21-28
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