Matthew 16:24

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to become my follower,

he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Sugar and spice …

The Lord says: “Deny yourself” ... I say: “I need my pity”.

Following Christ cost something ... in my whole life is that true?

I must die so I may live ... that does not seem too pretty?

Give up my will and desires and only then to find the Truth?

I thought to understand God’s way ... to be like a flower garden.

Fragrance overwhelms me ... and peace is always near.

You know a bit like paradise ... a world without any problems

Isn’t that what The Lord would give ... while I’m in the “here”?

I was wrong, I did not know ... but I am learning every day.

It is not me who lives ... but the Lord Jesus through me.

Why do I feel like I don’t know ... and why do I still reason

Unless it is God forming me ... into what I ought to be?

Jan Wienen