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Day 10: Starve Your Ego

Prepare by inviting the Holy Spirit to help you, and focus on your desire to follow Jesus.

Read the passage of scripture: Luke 9:23.

What does it mean to deny yourself? One interpretation of this passage is that we learn to “starve our egos”. Tim Keller describes the human ego as empty, painful, busy and fragile. It is a distorted view of ourselves that requires constant attention, is consumed with comparison and a relentless desire for an unsatisfying more. Regularly practicing humility and repentance, and embracing our true identity in Christ are keys starving our egos so our spiritual life can flourish.

Meditate on the words of Jesus in the key verse: Luke 9:23.

Ask God:

• What do you want to say to me about this verse?
• What are you asking me to say “yes” to?
• Share your thoughts with someone.