Self-Denial

Here is a little thought to follow up the message on reJesus: the Way of the Wild Messiah. In Mark 8:34 - 9:1, one of the spiritual practices we must do is learn the art of self-denial. Here is a (as to be expected) profound thought from C.S. Lewis on why we practice self-denial. It is his brief commentary on the command of Jesus.

Give up yourself, and you will find your real self. Lose your life and you will save it… Keep back nothing. Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours. Nothing in you that has not died will ever be raised from the dead.   C. S. Lewis

May we learn the art of self-denial and be committed to its regular practice.

Brian Rice  
Leadership ConneXtions International  
www.lci.typepad.com

p.s.  C.S. Lewis was once asked, "Will we have our books in heaven?" To which he answered, "Only those which were lent out and never returned."  (paraphrased)