What does it mean to 'take up my cross daily'? - Ask Dr. Stanley

Dr. Stanley responds to a question about the way of the cross - that path of denial and self-surrender that Christ calls His followers to take.

[maryetuk]

Oh my gosh! I literally thought I had to deny my feelings completely and like just be a robot for God. It means place God at the center of everything... obey Him. Think like Him... Allow Him to guide you... Ooohhhh! God bless Dr. Stanley a million fold! Thank you, sir!

[natashamcclinton]

Lord teach me daily how to 'Take up my cross' AND FOLLOW YOU!!

[lasttime]

Forgive me Lord God for my selfishness and egocentric life.
You are my everything
Holy Spirit will You be my daily minute by minute reminder of why I am here?

[computerscansupport]

Please pray for my healing from cancer and for my husband to accept Jesus

[denastever]

I love you Charles Stanley💜God bless you. I named my son after you. I'm 56 and have been listening to you since the 90's. YOU HAVE helped me through so many things in my life. Thank you for being so faithful to God.💜💜💜💜💜👏💜💜💜

[nightnday]

Your speech relaxes my soul. Im struggling and this gives me guidance.

[juanitabalanza]

Thank you Lord for letting me hear this message from a man that glorifies you

[AdirondackMan]

Thank you, Dr. Stanley, for making this so clear!

[harrywsmith]

To take up the cross means to be willing to face temptations, repent and do good works in the Lord's name. The cross represents temptation. To deny oneself is to love the Lord and our neighbor more than ourselves. To love the Lord is to love the good from Him. Good is of love and love is of good. His love is the Divine . The Lord's Divine Love is the Father in Him and what is in a person is the soul. The Soul of Jesus is the Father. That's how the Father and Son are one, one as Soul and Body in the Lord. Jesus said, My Father and I are one. Soul and body are one AMEN

[christinadebusk]

God has Blessed me so much and helped me to grow with these teaching and preachings to walk away from a life in destruction or walk away from the sin that is in our life daily we have to pray that God strength us and study His Word and anything that hinders you from serving Him we should run from and not let satan have control of our life but to let God have total control in every decision we make great and small and I mean no one or nothing that keeps you from God everyday in our life we have to fight satan off

[m.c]

Thank you Dr. Stanley, I always learn something new from you, you are gifted at breaking things down. God bless you.

[hefsiba]

Thank you, am Blessed to understand the way of the Cross, The cross itself has two pieces one piece horizontally placed and the other is vertical. The horizontal one which carries the spread hands is the sign of touching other peoples life, so its good to talk to the Lord everyday how and who you should touch on that particular day, write them down and listen to the holy spirit, then you will find the best direction for that particular day. The vertical Piece is the one which the feet, heart and head are attached. This means it symbolize and reminds us to let our minds be transformed by God's word, our hearts to carry the message and do it with passion and our feet will only move in Jesus Direction no matter how stretched our hands, Thank you

[jeffreyhooper]

Well that's what's awesome about this video that's what picking up your cross means is trusting in Him every single day

[bonjourbay]

Amen!
Taking up our cross everyday!
What a glorious revelation of Jesus that set us free from all the bondages of our life!

[preferredbuildingcontracto]

Holy Spirit filled words of wisdom. May God grant you all the blessings of taking His yoke upon you for His yoke is easy and His burden is lite and we shall find rest for our souls...

[janemburu]

AMEN.I am encouraged and comforted .when i am through with suffering i will be an ecouragement to others.

[michaelsherron]

This is a PERFECT explanation of this scripture passage.
Amen!

[martinkirk]

Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins. Forgive me for my shortcomings and let your holy spirit mould me into what you would like me to become.

[maryworlds]

I so enjoy the biblical teachings of Dr. Stanley. I was raised as Baptist and participated in the AME church as well. I became a member of a nondenominational church up moving to the "city" but through it all, I watched and listened to Dr. Stanley periodically. Then I started having health issues. I was forced into disability retirement and it was during this time that I listened more and more to In Touch and Dr. Stanley. His teachings have helped me grow on my spiritual journey. I wish I would have taken them to heart when I first heard him many years ago. I'm grateful that God placed such a man as Dr. Charles F. Stanley to disciplinarian he is reaching so many of us who are hungry for understanding our role, our purpose in His overall plan. I pray God will continue to bless this man and. this ministry 💕Amen💕

[joshrhodesqbcaseyrhodess]

Brilliant, the cost of discipleship, we all have the same cross. Thank you Dr. Stanley