Do you know what it’s likeTo not be believed?To be treated like garbageBy people with greed? To be told you’re stupid,And are not worthwhileTo be given compassion,Instead of denial? To be treated like dirtTo be stomped upon?And to be disregardedAnd then frowned upon? Do you know what it’s likeTo be mocked in jestBy the people … Continue reading Do You Know?
Tag: persecution
They Kept Right On
This is a Christian meme based off Acts 4-5 describing the persecution of the apostles of Christ who were preaching the gospel of Christ to the people.
All Through The Night
Based off Various ScripturesAn Original Work / December 7, 2013Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love Blessed are you when you’re persecutedBecause 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 isGreat in the heavens. You’re not alone. When you … Continue reading All Through The Night
Our Lord Searches our Hearts
“The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick;who can understand it?‘I the Lord search the heartand test the mind,to give every man according to his ways,according to the fruit of his deeds.’” (Jeremiah 17:9-10 ESV; see also Romans 2:6-8; Galatians 6:7-8) I sometimes hear other people and some pastors quote verse nine here and … Continue reading Our Lord Searches our Hearts
Blessed are You
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. ‘Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. ‘Blessed are you when people hate you and when … Continue reading Blessed are You
He’s Seeking Someone to devour
1 Peter 5:8-11 ESV “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of … Continue reading He’s Seeking Someone to devour
We Aim to Please Him
2 Corinthians 5:6-9 ESV “So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with … Continue reading We Aim to Please Him
Declare the Truth! Shrink Not!
Acts 20:18-27 ESV “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews; how I did not shrink from declaring to you … Continue reading Declare the Truth! Shrink Not!
I Tell Him My Troubles
Psalms 142:1-4 ESV “With my voice I cry out to the Lord;with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord.I pour out my complaint before him;I tell my trouble before him.When my spirit faints within me,you know my way!In the path where I walkthey have hidden a trap for me.Look to the right and … Continue reading I Tell Him My Troubles
Why? Because We Love God
1 Thessalonians 2:5-12 ESV “For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nursing … Continue reading Why? Because We Love God
Walking Wounded 