[Intro – low, intense]
Deny yourself… (Matthew 16:24)
Take up your cross…
Follow Me…
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[Verse 1 – rhythmic]
Not my will, not my way
I lay it down every day
What I want, I release
I choose truth, I choose peace
This ain’t easy, this is real
This is more than how I feel
I don’t live for comfort now
I live for purpose, I live it out
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[Pre-Chorus – build]
Lay it down
Let it go
This is how
I will grow
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[Chorus – SCRIPTURE LOOP]
Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves (Matthew 16:24)
Take up their cross and follow Me
Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves
Take up their cross and follow Me
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[Verse 2 – rhythmic]
Every day I make the choice
Follow truth, not my own voice
I don’t chase what pulls me back
I stay focused, stay on track
Cross is heavy, but I carry
Not alone, I know He’s with me
Every step, every fight
Leads me deeper into life
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[Pre-Chorus]
Lay it down
Let it go
This is how
I will grow
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[Chorus – SCRIPTURE LOOP]
Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves (Matthew 16:24)
Take up their cross and follow Me
Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves
Take up their cross and follow Me
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[Bridge – declaration / chant]
Not my will
Yours be done
Every step
I overcome
Not my will
Yours be done
I will follow
I will run
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[Breakdown – punchy]
No comfort
No fear
I walk it out
Right here
No comfort
No fear
I follow You
Right here
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[Final Chorus – extended]
Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves (Matthew 16:24)
Take up their cross and follow Me
Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves
Take up their cross and follow Me
