Lord, teach us how to deny ourselves, take up our crosses and follow you. Lord, we need your help to banish the idols in our lives that keep us from diligently following you.

“O Jesus, Thou has promised, to all who follow Thee, that where Thou art in glory. there shall Thy servant be; and Jesus, I have promised, to serve Thee to the end; Oh, give me grace to follow my Master and my Friend.”