Day 5 – Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Day You Put It Down
Scripture: “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.” – Luke 14:27 (ESV)
Devotional
Sister, let’s talk real for a moment.
What happens the day you put your cross down?
I’m not talking about physically laying something on the ground—I’m talking about the moment you decide “I can’t do this anymore.”
The moment you say, “I’m too tired to fight, too weary to pray, too discouraged to keep going.”
Let’s be honest—your cross isn’t pretty.
It’s not polished wood.
It’s rough, heavy, and it digs into your shoulders. Some days it makes you cry. Some days it makes you angry. And there are days you wish Jesus had never called you to carry it.
But here’s the truth—
The day you put it down is the day you start walking backward.
- Without your cross, you lose direction.
- Without your cross, you lose discipline.
- Without your cross, you lose the daily reminder that your flesh is not in control anymore.
Your cross is not a punishment—it’s your lifeline.
It’s the very thing God uses to keep your spirit alive and your old self buried. Without it, the woman you buried at the altar will start knocking at your door again.
Think about Jesus. He could have put His cross down at any moment. After all, He was innocent. He had every right to say, “I’ve done enough.” But He didn’t. Why? Because He saw you. He saw the addiction you’d need freedom from, the shame you’d need lifted, the future you’d need restored.
When you carry your cross, you’re not just walking in obedience—you’re walking in the same footsteps as the Savior who refused to quit on you.
And hear me on this: carrying your cross is not about being perfect—it’s about refusing to give up.
Some days you’ll stumble. Some days you’ll drag it. Some days you’ll need help to lift it. But the only real failure is laying it down and walking away.
Why We Can’t Put It Down:
- The Cross Keeps Us Close to Jesus – It’s a daily reminder that we can’t do life in our own strength.
- The Cross Protects Us – It kills off the sin, pride, and old habits that want to destroy us.
- The Cross Prepares Us for the Crown – Without the weight of the cross, you won’t have the strength to carry the victory.
Application Steps:
- Identify the moments when you’re most tempted to “put it down.”
- Ask God for endurance—not just to carry it, but to carry it with joy.
- Find an accountability sister who will notice when you’re slipping and remind you why you started.
Journal Prompt:
- What would my life look like if I stopped carrying my cross?
- How has my cross saved me from going back to my old life?
Affirmation:
“I will not lay down the cross that saved my life.”
Point to Ponder:
The enemy doesn’t need you to deny Jesus with your mouth—he just needs you to set your cross down and walk away.
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