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VerseD: Mark 8:34-35

And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.
Mark 8:34‭-‬35, ESV

God’s primary concern is not our happiness and comfort in this life.

God’s primary concern is His glory through the salvation of His people. That frequently takes sacrifice and suffering, as our greatest example (Jesus) gave us through the cross.

VerseD: Matthew 26:38

Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” -Matthew 26:38, ESV

Jesus showed us our need for not only God but also each other. Somwtimes the way God helps, encourages, and lifts us up is through our prayers, words, and time for each other.