Abuse

Father, remind me that Jesus suffered outside the church. I must go outside the church to find the lost, bearing the abuse he experienced. At times I will be publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times I will come to share with others who were treated in that way. I regard abuse suffered for my Lord to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for my eyes are fixed on the reward. Teach me to love my enemies, do good to those who hate me, bless those who curse me, and pray for those who mistreat me. I will put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, and abusive language from my mouth. Father, I long for the Spirit of your Son; for when he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to you who judges justly. In the name of your Son, I lift my hands to heaven in prayer, Amen.

Abuse