Are We Supposed to Be Denying Ourselves, Following Christ, Taking Up Our Crosses?

Ad, thank you so much for addressing these questions. There was one more from duggn kentucky, but i think you've actually addressed it quite well. It was his questione, generally, about the idea of taking me time, recharging. His father was a pastor, and even with a small congregation, that was taxing and dstressful. But where are we supposed to be denying ourselves, following christ, taking up our crosses?