Luke 9:23-27 (The Message)

"Then he told them what they could expect for themselves: 'Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat      I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? If any of you is embarrassed with me and the way I'm leading you, know that the Son of Man will be far more embarrassed with you when he arrives in all his splendor in company with the Father and the holy angels. This isn't, you realize, pie in the sky by and by. Some who have taken their stand right here are going to see it happen, see with their own eyes the kingdom of God.'" -Luke 9:23-27 (MSG)

Wow! I love the blunt way that is put in the first sentence. "You're not in the driver's seat      I am". For some reason we (myself included sometimes) grab the wheel and want to drive, staying in control and then after we have "wrecked", which is what happens every time we try to take control we look up and say "Why God?" when the truth is, it's not God's fault that we didn't give Him the steering wheel to begin with! I pray this passage speaks to you like it has to me tonight. While the other translations are good, The Message is my favorite for this passage:) 

Just thought I'd share this with you. May God bless you with a wonderful night in Him. Let HIM lead you my sweet brothers and sisters. Goodnight!! =D