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\"\"
\nCrossing Border festival, The Hague, a few years ago  (Photo: Irene Bom)<\/span>
\n 
\n <\/p>\n

A reflection inspired by Jesus’ words, “pick up your cross and follow me”.<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n\n

\nHear the invitation of Jesus:<\/p>\n
\nIf any of you want to be My follower,
\nyou must turn away from your selfish ways,
\nfrom the things you think you want and need.
\nYou must pick up your cross and follow Me.
\nIf you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.
\nBut if you give up your life for my sake,
\nyou will save it.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

What is it you need to turn away from
\nin order to follow Jesus more closely?<\/div>\n

(time of silent reflection)<\/em>
\n <\/p>\n

Are there things you may need to give up
\nin order to follow Jesus more closely?<\/div>\n

(time of silent reflection)<\/em>
\n <\/p>\n

What do you hear Jesus calling you to do?<\/div>\n

(time of silent reflection)<\/em>
\n <\/p>\n

from re-worship.blogspot.com<\/a>, inspired by Matthew 16:21-28<\/a><\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nTurn, pilgrim<\/a>
\nPrecious dust<\/a>
\nThe wells of salvation<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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