Everybody likes to be liked

Happy new year one and all! 

...Wow, that's how long it's been!

It's has been a few months since I wrote on here. I guess it’s been a cross between not being motivated to write and also going through a huge transitional period (I hope to share more about this soon) that has kept me “MIA”.

Nevertheless I’m here for this moment :)

I want to write candidly about an area that has been pressing on my heart.

A LOT has been going on in and around me and it has really revealed an inward struggle within my heart. As the earth continues to degrade and as the wickedness and corruption in this world reaches higher heights, I am beginning to conceptualise the harsh realities of what it means to be a Christian.

I guess I have always known that being a Christian means standing tall and often standing alone, but I’m beginning to sink into the realisation  that standing for Christ, his word and his truth goes hand in hand with persecution.

But why I am even surprised?

The bible does say “…and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12

I’m surprised because the reality is, deep down…I want Christ but not persecution.

But can a servant be greater than her master?

“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you…” John 15: 20

If Christ suffered persecution then who am I to shun it?

I’m feeling so pressed and pushed by the idea that this is not something I can run from or avoid…unless I let go of Jesus all together?

God promises many things in his word, but not freedom from persecution for his name sake.

He promises Victory!

But not without warfare.

So here I am….

Anxious

Afraid

Yet greatly loved and comforted.

Another reality I need to settle into is that there is nothing that Christ is asking me to pass through that he himself has not gone through or willing to do. The path before me has already been trod.

So this is my prayer…

Lord, your grace is sufficient…help me to stand bold for you and for the truth. Help me to hold fast to my convictions…no matter the cost. Indeed, whatever may befall me is such a small price to pay compared to all you have done for me.

In Jesus Name, Amen

Everybody likes to be liked…but that’s not what’s promised.

Love, your girl forever,

♥ Miss Daisy ♥