What does it mean to "take up my cross daily"? - Ask Dr. Stanley

Dr. Stanley responds to a question about the way of the cross - that path of denial and self-surrender that Christ calls His followers to take.
In Touch Ministries, 2012. For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch

[@maryetuk7628]

Oooooohhhhhh! Oh my gosh! I literally thought I had to deny my feelings completely and like just be a robot for God. It means place God at the center of everything... obey Him. Think like Him... Allow Him to guide you... Ooohhhh! God bless Dr. Stanley a million fold! Thank you, sir!

[@enriqueadriano27]

It was my thought too

[@tiffanybalser873]

I didn't fully understand what taking up your cross daily meant either. I think that I heard somewhere that it's dying to oneself. So, after listening to Mr Stanley I understand it a little more. Not our will but God's will.

[@nannyi6166]

Oh GOD help u amen

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Lord teach me daily how to 'Take up my cross' AND FOLLOW YOU!!

[@denastever2110]

Amen!!👍💜

[@keyahninaylor4974]

Amen

[@lasttime761]

Forgive me Lord God for my selfishness and egocentric life. You are my everything Holy Spirit will You be my daily minute by minute reminder of why I am here?

[@jdblay66777]

last time I’ll pray for you bro and i too struggle with selfishness, lets pray for each other ab it.

[@annaidom8857]

i do too, ill pray for both of you, I hope God blesses you guys ❤️

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🙏❤

[@doncampbell5976]

That's my prayer, too.

[@denastever2110]

I love you Charles Stanley💜God bless you. I named my son after you. I'm 56 and have been listening to you since the 90's. YOU HAVE helped me through so many things in my life. Thank you for being so faithful to God.💜💜💜💜💜👏💜💜💜

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Please pray for my healing from cancer and for my husband to accept Jesus

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Praying!!🤗

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The healing hand of Jesus comes upon you and your family

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Praying for you ❤

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Update? ❤

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Find your healing in Psalm 103: 1-3.

[@nightnday6675]

Your speech relaxes my soul. Im struggling and this gives me guidance.

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Night NDay God Loves you and He is be your Anchor Through Every Storm.Sing Praises To Our Almighty Heavenly Father And He Lift you Above the storms and make you stronger.Read the Word Of God Daily and Draw Closer To Him And He Will Draw Closer To you. Amen 🕊🙏🏻🕊🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@brickbybrickbuilds5664]

Me too

[@q6008]

May the peace of the lord that surpasses all understanding, be as a refuge to your heart and mind as the Almighty guides you safely through your storm.

[@nickrose817]

It’s the Holy Spirit

[@denastever2110]

God bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you💜

[@AdirondackMan42]

Thank you, Dr. Stanley, for making this so clear!

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Amen

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AMEN

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Yes he did very good

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Thank you Lord for letting me hear this message from a man that glorifies you

[@N.C.213]

This needs to be my everyday life

[@harrywsmith7786]

To take up the cross means to be willing to face temptations, repent and do good works in the Lord's name. The cross represents temptation. To deny oneself is to love the Lord and our neighbor more than ourselves. To love the Lord is to love the good from Him. Good is of love and love is of good. His love is the Divine . The Lord's Divine Love is the Father in Him and what is in a person is the soul. The Soul of Jesus is the Father. That's how the Father and Son are one, one as Soul and Body in the Lord. Jesus said, My Father and I are one. Soul and body are one AMEN

[@m.c3593]

Thank you Dr. Stanley, I always learn something new from you, you are gifted at breaking things down. God bless you.

[@bonjourbay]

Amen! Taking up our cross everyday! What a glorious revelation of Jesus that set us free from all the bondages of our life!

[@christinadebusk3811]

God has Blessed me so much and helped me to grow with these teaching and preachings to walk away from a life in destruction or walk away from the sin that is in our life daily we have to pray that God strength us and study His Word and anything that hinders you from serving Him we should run from and not let satan have control of our life but to let God have total control in every decision we make great and small and I mean no one or nothing that keeps you from God everyday in our life we have to fight satan off

[@julesmclaughlin4716]

Amen

[@denastever2110]

Amen!!👍💜

[@martinkirk2984]

Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins. Forgive me for my shortcomings and let your holy spirit mould me into what you would like me to become.

[@maryworlds3020]

I so enjoy the biblical teachings of Dr. Stanley. I was raised as Baptist and participated in the AME church as well. I became a member of a nondenominational church up moving to the "city" but through it all, I watched and listened to Dr. Stanley periodically. Then I started having health issues. I was forced into disability retirement and it was during this time that I listened more and more to In Touch and Dr. Stanley. His teachings have helped me grow on my spiritual journey. I wish I would have taken them to heart when I first heard him many years ago. I'm grateful that God placed such a man as Dr. Charles F. Stanley to disciplinarian he is reaching so many of us who are hungry for understanding our role, our purpose in His overall plan. I pray God will continue to bless this man and. this ministry 💕Amen💕

[@hefsiba19612]

Thank you, am Blessed to understand the way of the Cross, The cross itself has two pieces one piece horizontally placed and the other is vertical. The horizontal one which carries the spread hands is the sign of touching other peoples life , so its good to talk to the Lord everyday how and who you should touch on that particular day, write them down and listen to the holy spirit, then you will find the best direction for that particular day. The vertical Piece is the one which the feet, heart and head are attached. This means it symbolize and reminds us to let our minds be transformed by God's word, our hearts to carry the message and do it with passion and our feet will only move in Jesus Direction no matter how stretched our hands, Thank you

[@michaelsherron7815]

This is a PERFECT explanation of this scripture passage. Amen!

[@joshrhodesqb22caseyrhodess23]

Brilliant, the cost of discipleship, we all have the same cross. Thank you Dr. Stanley

[@janemburu1551]

AMEN.I am encouraged and comforted .when i am through with suffering i will be an ecouragement to others.

[@carllyoms1895]

Great sermon, to God be the glory

[@mariloudavis5924]

Lord thank you for Mr Charles Stanley that you use him to help me in my Christian walk

[@ritagonzalez4302]

Help me to stay focus on you everyday of my life...Love you LORD

[@navasyuvasree8863]

Oh Lord.... Help me to take my cross.. daily 🙏

[@carlabullock8681]

💜💜💜💜💜💜 Wow! Dr Stanley always made God's word so clear.

[@zhvabzadak6729]

Hugs dear beloved Pastor Stanley of Saving Souls♥ may God bless you eternally in Yeshua♥ holyName. Amen. Tnku

[@shelbyburdette9040]

Dr. Stanley you truly are a huge blessing to us all here on earth. I thank GOD every single day for using you as his vessel to help/ minister to us all here on earth. Just when I find my fear/ depression trying to outweigh my Faith in GOD the LORD always re-direct my thoughts/ steps right back to you ministering and teaching his word. Many Many Blessings to you Always 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@carolharris7449]

THANK YOU DR. CHARLES STANLEY FOR ALL OF YOUR SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT! I LOVE YOUR MINISTRY AND YOU HAVE A CALMING PEACEFUL GODLY SPIRIT! ALL OF YOUR SERMONS ARE PEACEFULLY AND CALMLY ENCOURAGING IN MY OPINION. EVEN THE ONES THAT MAY BE HARD FOR SOME OF US TO HEAR! MAY GOD CONTINUALLY BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR MINISTRY! IN JESUS NAME FAITH AMEN!

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Holy Spirit filled words of wisdom. May God grant you all the blessings of taking His yoke upon you for His yoke is easy and His burden is lite and we shall find rest for our souls...

[@patrickniyongere5387]

Clear and simple.: Seeking God’s directions at all times.Thank you Intouch Ministry for broadcasting the teachings of Dr Charles Stanley.

[@dhaneshbebo]

God bless him. Is under Gods presence ...such a powerful voice and explanation.

[@jeffreyhooper4307]

Well that's what's awesome about this video that's what picking up your cross means is trusting in Him every single day

[@robertnathan4894]

Thank you Pastor for the clarity of the word Carrying one’s cross.

[@kkcwl]

All Glory to GOD. Thank you Dr Stanley

[@BM205]

This was the first of your videos I've watched but it will not be the last! Y'all stay blessed

[@stephanieswiga9007]

Thankyou Dr. Stanley,I was looking for this.

[@karunyakannadasan9754]

Praise the Lord! Help us to keep you the centre of everything we do each day Lord!

[@marcussido1097]

I needed this

[@chongpymisao4830]

Thank q Dr Stanley , now i know what it means to take up the cross daily n follow Jesus . Thank q

[@cindyjohnson7917]

Absolutely love listening to Dr. Stanley!!

[@88rushrocks]

I sure love the word and love the way you translate it thank you

[@iamjoyful7253]

Thank you, Dr. Stanley.

[@wendybarberw771]

Amen! Thank you for sharing valuable information ! God bless!

[@alexisclark3259]

This was helpful ! God bless you

[@anillee5426]

This format is so helpful!

[@bettydbethlehem332]

Wow! I just understand this verse today. Thank you Dr Stanley.

[@julesmclaughlin4716]

Yes thank you for making this clear.. God Bless you

[@lucyyfernandezz]

Thank you so much for for this explanation!!! The best explanation I’ve came across on here!!! I appreciate you! I am struggling with my emotions..

[@doreenswann6675]

Thank you, Doctor Stanley. much appreciated. DeSwann.

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Thank you Dr. Stanley God Bless

[@rosemarymarsh4322]

Amen.Hallelujah Thank You For sharing this devotion God’s Word with us.

[@peggypatton9170]

God bless you brother I learn so much from you God bless 🙏

[@tiffanisimpson333]

Beautifully said!

[@nycsocialites1]

Thank you Dr. Stanley ❤️

[@sifujedi]

Thank you brother Stanley

[@mosthighchosen614]

All praise to The Most High. 🛐

[@shirlenejohnson3068]

I truly love your teaching,s of Jesus Christ.However I can't get TBN,no more.PBS took them off the air.so I felt very bless to find this whole strolling UTube.hope I see more in the future.God Bless you Dr.Stanley.

[@barriewilliams8361]

Amen thank you mr stanley , you are a good and faithful servant .

[@camerongonzalez3990]

This is my favorite verse

[@carsim3735]

Amen 🙏🏽 thank you Dr. Charles. Praise and glory to our Lord & Savior ❤️

[@auntie.shannon]

Thank you. That was very helpful.

[@sajumathew518]

Thank you so much Dr.Stanley for this sermon. Teaching us to walk in gods way.

[@domoniquewhite817]

wow..I needed this!!!!

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Awesome Message !

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God bless, thank you

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I leaned so much.

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Perfect. Thank you.

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Thank you sir

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Thank you

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Thank You.

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Thanks so very much for elaborating... 😍

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Thank You

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thank yu sooo much

[@nannyi6166]

It just means to stand up bravely with CHRIST AMEN.

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Thank you Jesus: amen!

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Well said amen Sir 🙏🏻😇

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Lord help me on my journey help me on my way lord I want you to help me

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Praise God. Amen.

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Good word.

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❤❤❤thank you Lord, Amen

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Amen..... I now understand

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Restore to me Lord

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Understood. Amen!!

[@TonyaA7]

Wow this is deep. Get self out the center . Let God be God . How we live is a reflection of what we believe . To believe leads to one wanting to obey and follow . The Grace of Hod goes to work on the inside changing us as we surrender.

[@lynette4412]

God, yes!! Amen!!😊

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God has spoken let the church say Amen

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Amen and amen!! Hallelujah

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AMEN and AMEN

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Oh my gosh thought I'd hate myself for having emotions and getting yelled at all the time

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As good as God intended

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Follow God daily.

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Yes indeed Amen 🙏🏽

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Amen.

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🙏 Amen 🙏 .

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AMEN YES

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Amen

[@babypinkk1743]

Amen. it's choosing God all the time. it's striving to be holy everyday of your life. it's putting your trust to God like a child literally. it's choosing to do what is good and right all the time. following God isn't really easy but will give peace in your heart. we are not perfect so if we commit sins we confess our sins and ask God's forgiveness. but always remember God knows what you're up to so if you think that you can just easily commit sins because you can just ask for forgiveness anyway, you're just fooling yourself because you cannot hide anything from Him. He knows what's on your heart and mind. in other words be serious when it comes to following Christ make Him a priority in your life. what usually happens is that we follow Christ based on convenience if it's not convenient to us we don't follow him.

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Amen ‼️🙏🥰

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Amen 🙏🏻✨

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🙏 Amen!!! 🙏

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No es negarse uno mismo de cosas..no es dejar de existir