"I have overcome the world ~"

Father, why am I surprised by trials and persecutions?  Did I really expect to follow the "man of sorrows" without having sorrows of my own?  When trouble comes to me, Father, let me hear my Savior's words:  "In this world you will have trouble."  And then as I take up my cross to follow Him, may I hear His words of comfort, "I have overcome the world."   I love you Father, and choose to follow you whatever circumstances I find myself.  I will remember your words.   Amen

Amen

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