# Morning Prayer on Luke 9:23

Saturday, March 14, 2026 · Tony Evans

> And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
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> — Luke 9:23 KJV

## Written prayer

Dear Jesus, It is my hearts desire to follow after you. I only want to be where you are and where you lead. Being in the heart of your will is the safest place to be. I realize you may lead in ways that are foreign to me. I may not understand where you are taking me and I honestly may not even want to go there but it is in those times that I must deny myself and pick up my cross and crucify my flesh so I can follow you. It is painful to let go of my expectations and what I thought I wanted for my life. But that’s what it means to follow you and take up my cross. As surely as you said in the garden the night before your crucifiction, “not my will but thy will be done,” I too must have that steadfast perseverance to thy will not my will, as I follow you. Even as Jesus was obedient unto death he was raised up and you glorified him above all others. As I pursue you into your plan and purpose for my life I will accomplish more than I ever thought possible. You will lead me into your divine destiny and reward me for my obedience. In Jesus name, amen.

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