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Some things can be salvaged. Some can be revived. Some can be restored. But sometimes, the only way to deal with something is to bury it. This is true of many things in our lives, including our misguided desires, misdirected ambition, and our misplaced hopes. However, like a small and seemingly-lifeless seed planted in the ground, life springs forth from this painful but necessary burial. This week we see how Jesus invites us to die to our own will. When what we want conflicts with God’s clear will for us, Jesus calls us to do as he did—to submit our will to God’s. We might think that, as a result, we follow Jesus against our will. However, Jesus’ willing sacrifice on the cross draws people from every age and place to follow him willingly.