There is no connection between the cross and our lives because there is no connection to the truth of His word and who He is.  Until it resonates deep inside our body, spirit and soul-such that it radiates from our mouths, eyes, hands and heart, then we have not begun to approach our true capacity to love Christ and thus reach out to love one another as He commands.  We will continually fall short of not only witnessing His Glory but also of being the manifestation of Christ’s glory seen in us for others to see and thus enable them to find their way.  This is our true calling-to KNOW Him, then show Him to others.