365 Daily Devotionals for Following Christ's Path

The most widely read Christian classic after the Bible
Meditate on “Imitating Christ” every day now!

Towards the cross, the essence of faith, the word as life

This book, which has shaken the lives of countless Christians for the past 600 years, is a collection of 365 meditations translated, organized, and edited to help readers meditate more deeply and practically obey each and every sentence of the spiritual power of "Imitation of Christ."
It is designed to lead us to a place of repentance through daily meditation on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) and a list of 88 sins, leading to an explosive change in faith and adorning us as the pure bride of Christ.
In this generation, steeped in cheap faith, cheap grace, and a love of building the Tower of Babel, "Follow Christ 365" will serve as a daily guide, encouraging us to strive together to enter the narrow gate that leads to life.
"The Effectiveness of Christ 365" is the Chinese version of this book and is used both domestically and internationally for evangelization in the Chinese-speaking world.

You who long for holiness, think deeply about the coming day of judgment.
On that day you will have nothing to hide from the righteous Judge.
No bribes or excuses will work with him.
How terrifying is it to be scolded in a situation where you're terrified? How much more so to stand before the Lord, who knows every single sin. So why aren't you living in preparation for the day of judgment, when no one will be forgiven or defended? All you need to do now is purify yourself through tears and prayers of lament.
Repent! The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
(February 3)

My dear Lord, it is in vain for man to seek hope from man.
It is also useless to trust people.
Relying on people is false; only the Lord's righteous salvation is true! From now on, I will no longer blindly believe what people say.
I won't spread their words easily.
I would rather choose silence.
Lord, how peaceful would the world be if people didn't reveal their true feelings to anyone? Only by seeking You, who examines my heart, by not being swayed by the wind-like words, and by better controlling my inner self, will I enjoy heavenly peace.
(April 18)

My beloved, remember that loving yourself and seeking only what you want is like putting shackles on yourself.
If you don't turn back now and continue to live like this, your life will not only be filled with greed and vain curiosity, but you will also always wander in search of the easy and wide road.
Moreover, you will never be able to live the life of the cross, and no matter how hard you struggle, you will never be satisfied and will only feel empty.
Now turn away from that life, turn away from such people, and take to heart only the words I tell you.
“Give up the desires that run rampant within you!” Then you will realize the truth and find true rest.
“Come to the cross and deny yourself!” Then you will find complete freedom.
(October 2)

My beloved Lord, thank you for making me your servant.
Please hold me, weak and foolish as I am, so that I can carry out my mission to the end.
My beloved, the way of the servant is never vulgar.
It must be distinguished from the world.
So be as perfect as you can! Always meditate on suffering so that your life may reveal the cross.
Follow in my footsteps of suffering.
Live with the cross in your arms.
Those who take up their cross and follow me will mourn for the sins of others as well as their own and have compassion on them.
Beloved, be an intercessor between Me and sinners, and do not cease your prayers until they obtain My grace.
(December 27)

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