Die to Self

It is interesting that Jesus in Luke 9, obviously He had not yet gone to the cross, could have said "role away your grave stone, daily and follow me" but He said "come die".

Colossians 3.15-17

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

http://bible.us/Col3.15.NIV

Colossians 1—A Poem

Why fight the Eternal One

Why resist the Son who died

And rose again the Living Son

In whom we can confide

Present agent of creation

He holds all things together

His world in subordination

Worships Him beyond all measure

Reconciled we are brought near

Forgiven, sanctified and loved

To Him we are most dear

Now in hope established

Jesus our Prince of Peace

As our life, may He increase

A Prayer for Wisdom in Action

Philippians 1:9-11 MSG

"So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover's life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God."

Submitting to the Holy Spirit, Part of Our Daily Picking Up Our Cross and Dying to Self

Ephesians 4:22-24 NLT

"throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy."