It has been really surprising to me how easy it is to forget what God does.  The scripture that says to take up your cross daily is so critical in our lives as christians.  We have to be deliberate in following Jesus, but even more deliberate in being silent to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying.  If we just live to chase Jesus we will be open for attacks by the enemy, but if we rest in his protection and listen intently to his word, the Holy Spirit will counsel us in what is of Jesus and what is not.  I pray that I will have the courage to take up my cross daily and I ask for your prayers to give me that strength to follow what the Holy Spirit calls on me to do. Selah!