The Imitation

if you desire to
follow Me
to love Me
above all...I Call you to
take up your cross and
embrace your mission
with Determined Passion since
My Way is not for the
faint of heart
nor the slothful self
bound to pleasure and

self-fulfillment in this world for
I handed My Body over
that you may gain the
same victory over
death's dominion and

sin's slavery and with Me
gather an Eternal harvest by
Mercy's Donation...
your imitation of My sacrifice by
your death to self 
requires handing over your
will for Mine...all 
plans...preferences...
egotistical agendas for
Love's discretion - even
self's importance / interest to
wash wayward feet in
humble service -
it is a daily martyrdom
deliberately chosen
with full
knowledge and consent...
it is the Via Dolorosa to 

Calvary's Enthronement but

ultimately leading to the
empty tomb
Robed in Glory...Forever!

Now it is for you...

Filled with My Spirit

Bathed in My Presence...to

Manifest by Love's Sacrifice 
My Image within

Reflection / Discussion: 

-What is necessary to live a life of sacrifice like Jesus?

-How can we attain those elements?

-What is the Via Dolorosa?

-Find a support group to 'walk the Via Dolorosa together.

-What in your life needs to change to walk the Via Dolorosa?

-Start with one and make a plan.