dancing in the rain

Jesus said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.
— Luke 9:23-24 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

"I've just got to find myself." Won't ever happen. We do not "find ourselves" or "find our life" by pursuing it. We find it by losing it in something, or someone, greater than ourselves. We find our life by losing it to Jesus and the work of his Kingdom.

My Prayer...

Master and Maker of all that lives and breathes, take my life and every breath and use it for your glory. May my words and actions this day be pleasing to you. Through Jesus I offer you this prayer and praise. Amen.

Today, I am thankful for:
- fun with friends on the weekend
- excellent food (love grilling out!)
- learning how to be the hands and feet of Jesus
- laughter
- girl time with my friend, Alicia
- safe travels for my sister and her family
- sunshine, not going to take it for granted even when it is 90+ outside!