Follow Jesus
Deny yourself
Carry your cross
I still remember the first time I heard this verse was when I was in senior high school. I did a retreat in Tumpang during my school break. I remember my first reaction when a Catholic priest utter these three things. I consider them as a very important message from God to us, which a must and have to do things for everyone of us. I wrote it down quickly on my notes so I won't forget (I wasn't the type who takes a note during any talks), and start repeating it again and again during the retreat until they are deeply engrained in my heart and the note won't be necessary any more.
Talk ourselves into our own purposes, mutter the book of law which is inside us, make it happen with our faiths. There are something bigger than yourself, talk yourself about it, have courage to advocate these people who needs help. Holy spirit is comforter, Jesus come to the world to bring change, to confront and sometimes create conflict. Talk yourself into that God will never forsake you despite your excuses. Go outside of our comfort zone, be brave and fulfilled, and have a content life.
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