Day 33 - Deny Yourself

If we are going to pursue the Kingdom of God as our priority, self-denial will inevitably follow.

We see self-denial modelled in Jesus right up to the cross.

Yet, it is often something we shy away from. We live in an instant gratification world where we don’t like hardship, and we're told we can have everything we want. But it’s not true.

The happiest people in the world are often not the ones who have everything they think they want. Often, great riches are found in self-denial – just not the riches we think we need.

Self-denial will grow us closer to Jesus, and isn’t that what we ultimately want? What is one way you can practice self-denial to grow closer to Him?