Accepting our crosses

"Father, in your plan of salvation, your Son Jesus Christ accepted the cross and freed us from the power of the enemy. May we come to share the glory of his resurrection…." (Mass Prayer 041699)

God's plan for our salvation includes the cross. God's plan for our individual salvation also includes the cross. This is true for children and adults. Have you identified your own cross?

When we accept the cross in our lives, they become redemptive instruments and help to free us from the enemy. "They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; love for life did not deter them from death." (Revelation 12: 11)

Dying to self comes through accepting our crosses one at a time. We confront the enemy with the power of the cross when by the word of our testimony, we identify with the cross of Christ and when we are ready to give up everything if need be for Jesus Christ..