As a Christian who lives in the United States, I’m not likely to think much about being persecuted for my beliefs. I take things like reading my Bible and praying in public for granted. When I go to church I’m going to a big white building that is clearly a Christian church. I can wear my t-shirt that says, “I love Jesus” and not be afraid when someone asks me about it. I talk about things like being the light of the world and wanting people to know Christ through me. I want people to see Christ in me. Like Peter and the other apostles, I’m ready to die for my faith. Or am I?
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I walk, in faith, pray, in faith, deny myself, in faith. In faith, I lie me down, screaming, I awake, in faith, limbs torn- all, in faith. Standing- empty handed- filled, with faith. Why, must I suffer? Struck- by faith. I (suffered.) I (died.) And you, you, want to be, like Me?