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Today's Word

friday, may 8 2026

Choosing to follow Christ

Then He said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.
- Luke 9:23

Choosing to follow Christ is the greatest and most important decision we will ever make. When we surrender our lives to Him and receive Him as our Lord and Savior, everything changes. We not only receive His forgiveness and eternal life, but we also begin to see life and live it under His guidance.

Today’s verse, Luke 9:23, reminds us that following Jesus is a decision that requires self-denial and daily commitment. We no longer lie or steal, deceive others, or mock them. If something does not please God, we leave it behind. That is what it means to deny ourselves. We live to glorify God through our words, actions, and even emotions.

When we take up our cross daily, we commit to living for the Lord amid whatever circumstances the new day may bring. Our love for God shapes how we respond to the situations we face.

But we do not do all this in our own strength. The Holy Spirit, who lives in us, gives us the power to say no to what separates us from God's will and yes to what draws us closer to Him. Keep your heart sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading and continue following Christ, glorifying Him with your life.

Yesterday's Word

How is your daily struggle going?

Even the strongest warriors need rest! Many times we complicate our situation because we do not learn to stop and recover our strength. True rest is found in God. Trust Him and surrender your life to the Lord. Believe that He will help you with the challenges of everyday life.

The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
- Exodus 33:14

What challenges are you facing today? Talk to God and place everything in His hands. You do not need to carry your burdens alone. God offers you His strong arms, in which you can place your burdens and rest. Do not reject the help of the One who can give true rest to your life.

Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.
- Psalm 55:22

No matter how heavy your burden may be, God can carry it. He is far greater and more powerful. He has the solution to what may be weighing on you. Reach out and hold firmly to the Lord. In Him you will find the relief you need to move forward with confidence and optimism.

Choose to trust in God’s power and surrender your struggles to Him. Speak to the Father with all your heart and decide to rest in Him. Receive right now the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:6–7

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Word of the Day: Tired of praying? Don't give up, the answer will come!

Have you been praying for something for ages? Keep going, don't give up! The Bible warns us that when we do not receive what we are praying for it is sometimes because we do not know how to ask. Sometimes we only use prayer as our last resort, but in the Bible, we are told that we should never stop praying!

¹⁶Rejoice always, ¹⁷pray continually, ¹⁸give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

A life built on continually praying would be an incredible life! But it is also a real challenge to us, because all too often our prayers run dry, and we get tired of asking, of going for years without seeing the door opening.

Do not give up praying. Jesus assures us that, although the timing might not be the timing we were expecting, prayers will be answered, doors will be opened, and we will receive the things that we ask for. Jesus wants you to know that if you seek with all your heart, you will receive, you will find.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
-- Matthew 7:7

The answer will come!