{"query": "Devotional: Die to Yourself Daily", "count": 20, "results": [{"id": "card_n_f95275c429a8", "title": "Devotional: Die to Yourself Daily", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The battle against ego is daily. When the crisis ends, it’s easy to believe we stood on our own. But Scripture calls us to die daily, take up the cross, and walk humbly before God. The Spirit strength"}, {"id": "card_n_82c6ff8858b3", "title": "Devotional: The Threat of Self", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The most dangerous part of this path for me is the threat of self. It is so easy to find yourself wise. To believe that any of this is the result of self.\n\nThe only thing to do is die to self. Give co"}, {"id": "card_n_090dc12c3c57", "title": "Aurelius, Meditations §aur_04_xxxviii: Even as if any of the gods should tell thee, Thou shalt certainly die to-morr...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "secular", "snippet": "Even as if any of the gods should tell thee, Thou shalt certainly die to-morrow, or next day, thou wouldst not, except thou wert extremely base and pusillanimous, take it for a great benefit, rather t"}, {"id": "card_n_714a3d277588", "title": "Devotional: Reflection: Living Sacrifice", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "To be a living sacrifice means to surrender daily. It is not a one-time offering but a continual laying down of self. Every thought, every action, every desire — given over to Him.\n\nThis is our reason"}, {"id": "card_n_7e27e8be7086", "title": "Devotional: Prayer: Surrender to God’s Will", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Lord, not my will but Yours be done. My heart resists, but I know only in surrender is there peace. Help me die to myself each day, to trust You fully, and to walk in obedience. Your ways are higher, "}, {"id": "card_n_47ef7cadb694", "title": "Devotional: Jiu-Jitsu and Faith: A Parable", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Jiu-jitsu is like faith. You start out clumsy, unable to see the traps, vulnerable at every turn. With time and guidance, you begin to recognize the snares and the escapes. You find peace in the chaos"}, {"id": "card_n_f5afcf5cece3", "title": "Devotional: Prayer: Daily Seeking God’s Guidance", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Father, I wake each day seeking Your guidance. I know that without You I am blind, stumbling in darkness. But with You, the path is straight, and the light is sure.\n\nTeach me to quiet my heart, to hea"}, {"id": "card_n_a26f68cb53f1", "title": "Pirkei Avot §avot_04_22: He used to say: the ones who were born are to die, and the ones who have died...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "secular", "snippet": "He used to say: the ones who were born are to die, and the ones who have died are to be brought to life, and the ones brought to life are to be judged; So that one may know, make known and have the kn"}, {"id": "card_n_a7de972699bd", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_04_15: The Voice of the Beloved Thou oughtest to seek earnestly the grace of devotio...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The Voice of the Beloved Thou oughtest to seek earnestly the grace of devotion, to ask it fervently, to wait for it patiently and faithfully, to receive it gratefully, to preserve it humbly, to work w"}, {"id": "card_n_1660342d454f", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_01_23: Very quickly will there be an end of thee here; take heed therefore how it wi...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Very quickly will there be an end of thee here; take heed therefore how it will be with thee in another world. To-day man is, and to-morrow he will be seen no more. And being removed out of sight, qui"}, {"id": "card_n_6ae2bda95465", "title": "Devotional: Prayer: Morning Offering", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "I spend my mornings praying and studying the Bible. I fast to stay focused on God, give thanks for the meals He provides, pray daily for guidance, and take opportunities that come through Him."}, {"id": "card_n_c094f5a89427", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_54: “My Son, pay diligent heed to the motions of Nature and of Grace, because the...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“My Son, pay diligent heed to the motions of Nature and of Grace, because they move in a very contrary and subtle manner, and are hardly distinguished save by a spiritual and inwardly enlightened man."}, {"id": "card_n_875bb734df2a", "title": "Romans 12", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "1. Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.\n2. Don’t be conformed to this world, but "}, {"id": "card_n_d5f02e243b2e", "title": "Devotional: Men Called to Lead", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Men must first lead in their homes, then in their communities. Leadership is not about power, but about sacrifice, service, and faithfulness.\n\nJesus showed us meekness and humility. John showed us fai"}, {"id": "card_n_e43b652f1e07", "title": "Devotional: The Long Path to Glory", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "We all have a talent to unlock — and a cross to bear. Our gift should be used for the glory of His Kingdom in some way. Our cross should be handed over to Him — but often, we carry it for miles on our"}, {"id": "card_n_7f2f52140183", "title": "Devotional: Restoration", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "God created us to live in love. In love with Him, those around us, and our environment. We were programmed for that state, but the world has corrupted that programming. Sin is a virus in the code. It "}, {"id": "card_n_569c4e416971", "title": "Devotional: God in Three Persons: A Reflection on Wholeness", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "God the Father represents the Mind, Jesus the Son the Body, and the Holy Spirit the Spirit. Humans are made in God’s image — mind, body, and spirit — and should cultivate all three.\n\nTo neglect one is"}, {"id": "card_n_d00d4481ee46", "title": "Ignatius to the Romans VII", "shelf": "patristics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The prince of this world would fain carry me away, and corrupt my disposition towards God. Let none of you, therefore, who are [in Rome] help him; rather be ye on my side, that is, on the side of God."}, {"id": "card_n_c3f95ab81a10", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_51: “My Son, thou art not always able to continue in very fervent desire after vi...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“My Son, thou art not always able to continue in very fervent desire after virtues, nor to stand fast in the loftier region of contemplation; but thou must of necessity sometimes descend to lower thin"}, {"id": "card_n_c29b8fd95478", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_44: “My Son, in many things it behoveth thee to be ignorant, and to esteem thysel...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“My Son, in many things it behoveth thee to be ignorant, and to esteem thyself as one dead upon the earth, and as one to whom the whole world is crucified. Many things also thou must pass by with deaf"}]}