So much to say...

It's funny, I keep starting all these really long blog entries, but not publishing them lately. I think I talk too much, so it seems it's translated to my blog life, too! I think what I've been thinking about lately boils down to this:

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted... 2 Timothy 3:12

I remember having a conversation about this verse with my friend a while ago, because he was doing a talk on persecution. This by no means we're supposed to go out and purposely seek out ways to be persecuted, but it makes you think doesn't it? I mean...are you being persecuted? Are you living a godly life?

I think persecution is so tough, but as James said, trials bring us to maturity. It tests our faith, and God proves faithful.

Borrow Mine - Bebo Norman

Take my hand
And walk with me awhile
Because it seems your smile
Has left you

And don't give in
When you fall apart
And your broken heart
Has failed you

I'll set a light up
On a hilltop
To show you my love
For this world to see

You can borrow mine
When your hope is gone
You can borrow mine
When you can't go on
Cause the world will not defeat you
When we're side by side
When your faith is hard to find
You can borrow mine
You can borrow mine

And take my love
When all that you can see
Is the raging sea
All around us

And don't give up
Cause I'm not letting go
And the God we know
Will not fail us

We'll lay it all down
As we call out
Sweet Savior
Help our unbelief

You can borrow mine
When your hope is gone
Borrow mine
When you can't go on
Cause the world will not defeat you
When we're side by side
When your faith is hard to find
You can borrow mine

When you are weak
Unable to speak
You are not alone
God of us, save us
And never forsake us
He's coming to take us
Take us to our home

You can borrow mine
When your hope is gone
Borrow mine
When you can't go on
Cause the world will not defeat you
When we're side by side
When your faith is hard to find
When your faith is hard to find
You can borrow mine
You can borrow mine

Take my hand
Take my love
Don't give in, no
And don't give up

I think what is so great about friends and fellowship is that there are always people praying for you, supporting you, through trials and persecution. And best of all, we have Someone interceding on our behalf constantly!