Romans 9:3 - Willing to Lose

"For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh,"

Paul expressed his desire to be accursed for his Jewish people. In this his desire is like that of the Lord, who "became a curse for us", as it is written, "cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree". Our Lord cried out at that moment the Father "bruised him for our iniquity" - to the death. Paul was taught by the Lord to sacrifice, to pour himself out for others, having loved God first.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, grant me the strength to carry my cross, as you did first, and then all those who call you Lord must do; that I may know you, the true God, better, and love you completely. Amen