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1 | Living with the world's hatred?? | John 17:14 | seeking wisdom | 27915 | ||
The world has hated those Jesus has called. Sometimes it seems like the world hates me, that is for sure. I used to be quite worldly myself, and still can be at times, but how do you handle it when it seems like so much/so many are against your belief about God, Jesus, salvation, the way to live, etc.? Sometimes in my life, I have been faced with a very "negative" reaction to my belief in Christ and my desire to follow Him with all my heart. Of course, then when I have those moments of weakness when "all of my heart" isn't truly involved--I can get pounced, emotionally/mentally. I don't know how those who are physcally persecuted do it. I know I'm weak--and I call upon Christ to be my strength. But I feel like such a weakling when it comes to standing firm in the face of ridicule or taunting. Sometimes I stand firm, sometimes I seem to falter; sometimes I can continue to act with love towards those who are giving me problems, sometimes I just get angry and discouraged. This word Jesus has given us is precious and a source of "food" and direction--but it is so hard to live it??? in the face of the world's hate--am I alone in this? | ||||||
2 | Living with the world's hatred?? | John 17:14 | stjones | 27949 | ||
No, seeking, you are not alone. I share your frustration, pain, and disappointment. Paul said "... we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." (Romans 5:3-4) I take that to mean every little victory over the world strengthens me and enables me to win a little bigger victory which will strengthen me for another and so on. When I am defeated, I just have to try again; another victory and a little more strength will come. Perseverance is the key. Just keep on keeping on. We have to run the race set out for us; some of us are just real slow. The next time the "Iron Man Triathlon" in Hawaii is on TV, tune in for the last 20 minutes and watch the people finishing deep into the night with hardly anyone left to cheer their completion of the course. When we get to the finish line, there may be only one there to greet us, but that one will be Jesus. Peace and grace and a blessed and merry Christmas Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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3 | Living with the world's hatred?? | John 17:14 | REV GRANT 111 | 80195 | ||
THIS IS A GOOD ASWER | ||||||
4 | Living with the world's hatred?? | John 17:14 | stjones | 80241 | ||
Greetings, REV GRANT 111; Funny how God works - I had long forgotten that answer. Your note led me back to it just when I needed to be reminded. Thanks. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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