Dissolves: 1 Peter: Prayers and Poetry

                Dissolves

                Childrens' rhymes of

                sticks and stones 

                attacking with hurt

                continues through all our lives

                sometimes subtle

                and brutal to obtain power.

                So often forget

                as His child

                courage is a reality

                spirit leads us into

                a privilege in insults to

                carry His truth.

                An ongoing relationship

                cannot be broken

                suffering not failure

                always being protected by

                care and love

                stones dissolve.

Psalm 89:26: "He will cry to me, 'Thou art my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation."

Reflection: Privilege: 1 Peter: Prayers and Poetry

 Reading Questions

        1. What has been your harshest attack for following Jesus?

        2. Has it ever weakened or strengthened your relationship and commitment to His love? How?

        3. When have you seen suffering as a privilege? Why?

Share: What prayer words became your foundation when insulted for faith?

Privilege: 1 Peter: Prayers and Poetry

Reading: 1 Peter: 4:14-16: "If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are greatly blessed, because the Spirit of glory and power, who is the Spirit of God, rests upon you. Let none of you merit suffering as a murderer, or thief, or criminal, or as one who meddles in the affairs of others. If you suffer for being a Christian, don't consider it a disgrace but a privilege. Glorify God because you carry the Anointed One's name.  

Privilege

We need to keep our heart and soul and actions guided by His Spirit only--both within and without on all our activities.

We need to recognize the barriers and confusions that lead us to fear and self-absorption before they weaken our trust.

We need to recognize the freedom of His ability to turn us away from being sidetracked and allowing fear to break us.

We need to choose to live into His ongoing loving grace and presence.

Lord, whatever road we are walking please give us Your strength to keep to Your directions. Keep our words only on Your truth. Keep our thoughts and calmness only from You.

Your thoughts,