Matthew 5:10, "Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Ladies, you truly don't look like the hell you've been through this week, but in spite of it all we have to draw from the strength within us and do as James said, "Count it all joy!" Most people get comfortable in discouraging and disrespecting us because they have become accustomed with experiencing it in their own lives. Disrespect should always be the place where lines are drawn and crossed. We are Christians, but God never expected us to be Cowards-there is a difference. Find encouragement in knowing that for every hard time and persecution we have to endure, we are blessed for righteousness' sake. As the elders say, "No Cross, No Crown." We have to endure the sufferings that Christ endured to be in relationship with Him in an intimate way, but for us who go through, we shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. There is such a peace in knowing the Prince of Peace. As the late Whitney Houston said, "We have to pick ourselves up and hold our heads up high." Ladies,no matter how others perceive you, know that we were created in the image of God. You were built to be blessed, not break! Be blessed and be a blessing:)
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