Ray Boltz - Take Up Your Cross Lyrics
Lyrics
Take up your cross
And follow Jesus
Take up your cross everyday
Don't be afraid to say that you know me
Count the cost and take up your cross and follow me
I wanna talk to about something now
What are ya' doin'
For all the kids
Have ya really given
everything for the one who gave his own for you
Don't you be sad
Just to know
That the Lord who saved your soul
Have you forgotten what you need
Take up your cross
And follow Jesus
Take up your cross everyday
Don't be ashamed to say that you know me
Count the cost and take up your cross and follow me
Take up your cross
And follow Jesus
Take up your cross everyday
Don't be ashamed to say that you know me
Count the cost then take up your cross and follow me
Count the cost then take up your cross and follow me
And I know sometimes that the road is long
And I know sometimes that it feels like you can't go on
But you can make it
You can'
Take up your cross
And follow Jesus
Take up your cross everyday
Don't be ashamed to say that you know me
Count the cost and take up your cross and follow me
Take up your cross
And follow Jesus
Take up your cross everyday
Don't be ashamed to say that you know me
Count the cost and take up your cross and follow me
Take up your cross
And follow Jesus
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Meaning & Inspiration
Ray Boltz's "Take Up Your Cross," from his 2010 compilation album *All The Best*, is a powerful and direct call to discipleship that resonates deeply with the foundational teachings of Christian faith. The song eschews complex metaphors for a stark, scriptural imperative, urging listeners to embrace a life of commitment and sacrifice for Jesus Christ. Its core message is rooted in Jesus' own words, famously recorded in the Gospels, where he states, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). This lyrical prompt is not a suggestion but a prerequisite for true followership. Boltz's repeated refrain, "Take up your cross and follow Jesus," and the emphasis on doing so "everyday" underscore the consistent, daily surrender required of a believer. The call to "count the cost" directly aligns with Jesus' parables about building a tower or going to war, where one must first assess the resources and commitment necessary before embarking on such endeavors (Luke 14:28-32). This foresight prevents superficial commitment and encourages a robust understanding of what following Christ truly entails.
The song thoughtfully probes the listener's engagement with their faith, questioning what one is doing "for all the kids," and whether they have truly given "everything for the one who gave his own for you." This section is particularly poignant, drawing a direct parallel between our offerings and Christ's ultimate sacrifice. It echoes the sentiment found in Romans 12:1, where believers are exhorted to present their "bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." Boltz challenges any passive understanding of salvation, reminding us that faith is active and sacrificial. The encouragement not to be "ashamed to say that you know me" directly references Jesus' warning in Luke 9:26: "Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father with the holy angels." This is a crucial element of discipleship – an outward confession of one's allegiance to Christ, even in the face of potential opposition or misunderstanding. The song acknowledges the struggles inherent in this path, recognizing that "sometimes that the road is long" and "it feels like you can't go on," but offers the assurance of perseverance: "But you can make it." This hope is not rooted in our own strength but in the power and faithfulness of God, who promises to strengthen us and see us through our trials, as stated in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." "Take Up Your Cross" is more than a song; it's a spiritual primer, a call to unwavering devotion that encourages believers to embrace the challenging, yet profoundly rewarding, journey of following Jesus with their whole being.