We walk through this life as an extension of You

To keep us humble You send people to misconstrue

Our thoughts, deeds and motives judged worthless by them

Judging with their eyes and with prideful tongue they condemn



This teaches us to walk in forgiveness and love

Imitating You in Your courts up above

How else could we learn of Your truth and Your ways?

Grace and mercy flowing, as self dies, then obeys



I rejoice when judged worthless by friend or by foe

As were the holy ones who lived long ago

I am exceedingly glad to suffer for Your Name

My reward will be great as Your Word I proclaim



Debbie Furey

February 24, 2021



Matthew 5:10-12 – “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”



Psalm 119:161-168

John 15:18-23