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As we live from day to day,

There are many obstacles that come in our way,

Time and time again we are faced with a storm,

Sufferings of many kinds, shape or form.

The devil who realises his time is short; he just won’t leave us alone,

He even tries to fool us with sicknesses, but remember our God is still on His throne.

You cannot have a crown without a cross.

If any man comes after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me,

Living a life of self-denial that is honest and free.

As we journey along the devil also tries his best to make our roads rough,

But be faithful always, and in spirit be mighty and tough.

At times we get very careless with our cross, and just put it down,

Not really caring where we have left it, it becomes nowhere to be found.

We think we can make it alone, leaving the cross behind,

And sometimes the sufferings Jesus went through seem to have left our minds.

But you cannot have a crown without a cross.

Take up your cross and follow where He leads,

If we persevere under trial, God will be pleased.

So to you who obey the word of the Lord and believe,

A crown of life that God has promised will be yours to receive.

So always carry it with you, and keep a hold on it that your soul may not be lost,

This is what God wants you to know; you cannot have a crown without a cross.