Hated and Persecuted John 15:18-19 ESV “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates … Continue reading Working All Things Together for Good
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We Will be Stomped Upon
Revelation 11:1-3 ESV “Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, ‘Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will … Continue reading We Will be Stomped Upon
Mind Games as Tools for Persecution
James 1:2-4 ESV “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” Mental and Emotional Abuse A lot of times when we hear … Continue reading Mind Games as Tools for Persecution
If You Were of the World
John 15:18-19 ESV “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” If the … Continue reading If You Were of the World
Listen to What the Holy Spirit Says
Revelation 2:8-11 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a … Continue reading Listen to What the Holy Spirit Says
The Love of Many will Grow Cold
Matthew 24:9-14 ESV “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness … Continue reading The Love of Many will Grow Cold
Trust in God, He will Act
Psalms 37:12-15 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming. “The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose way is upright; their sword … Continue reading Trust in God, He will Act
All Through the Night
An Original Work / December 7, 2013 Based off Various Scriptures Blessed are you when you’re persecuted Because of your faith in Jesus Christ. Blessed are you when people insult you, And falsely say what leads folks to doubt. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is Great in the heavens. You’re not alone. When … Continue reading All Through the Night
Steadfast is Your Love
An Original Work / February 26, 2018 Based off Psalm 25 O my God, I trust in You. Help me to know Your ways. Give me understanding, Lord. Guide my thoughts each day. Enemies pursue me, Lord. They have no fear of You. Lies, betrayal, traitorous; Haters, vicious, too. Steadfast is Your love, O Lord. … Continue reading Steadfast is Your Love
Clear Consciences
Psalm 139:1-6 ESV O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O … Continue reading Clear Consciences
Walking Wounded 