Be identified with Christ

Peter denied Jesus three times, but note that he was identified as being with Christ! That in itself is a beautiful sign of his desire to follow Jesus.  He failed in love, in self-sacrifice, but at least he loved to the point where he would be called upon!  And Christ invokes love to redeem and reconcile him to Himself, teaching him that is is love that will give him the strength in the future to follow more faithfully. Be identified with Christ.  You will fail at following Christ in perfect love, but at least you will be called upon, and some day you, like Peter, will be crucified for love of Him.