Surrender.

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” — Galatians 5:24

To belong to Jesus means surrender — not just in words, but in lifestyle. It means laying down what the flesh craves so that the Spirit can reign.

Crucifying the flesh isn’t easy. It’s a daily decision to silence pride, lust, envy, fear, and everything that pulls your heart away from Him. But every time you choose obedience over impulse, heaven celebrates.

You’re not losing freedom — you’re finding it.

You’re not killing joy — you’re protecting it.

You’re not dying to self for nothing — you’re making room for the fullness of Christ to live in you.

So today, take up your cross again. Let His Spirit lead. Let His love purify every desire.

Because when the flesh dies, true life begins.