Day 3: Do You Want to Experience True Happiness?

Written By Jane Denney

Francois Fenelon said: “Listen to what I have to say. It’s not easy to hear, but it will feed your spirit: Do not listen to the voice that suggests that you live for yourself.” Do you want to experience true happiness? Then you must learn to look to the Cross of Jesus as you carry your own cross. Jesus' death on the Cross for you was the greatest gift. He now calls you to follow Him by carrying your cross and living a life worthy of His sacrifice (Matthew 10:38). How can you do that? As you fast and pray, you will learn to embrace God’s will for your life without selfishness or the haunting fear of self-preservation. Christ leaves no emptiness within you. How happy you will be when you give yourself completely to your Lord! Yielding to God’s perfect way will accomplish His good purposes for your life better than your way of doing things. As you lay aside self-absorption and fix your eyes on Jesus, you will begin to experience the workings of the Cross in you. The result will be a consoling bond of love between you and Jesus. It is a life of love, freedom, joy, and peace.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the Cross. Your Cross has never lost its power. May your Spirit reveal the Power of the Cross in my life and the lives of my loved ones. As I fast and pray today, may I not lose the slightest opportunity to embrace my cross and follow you. Give me strength and courage to surrender to your plan which is far better than mine. I love and trust you Lord. Amen

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