Joy in the Midst of Rejection

“Rejoice and be happy when you are persecuted because of me because you have a great reward waiting in heaven.  And remember they persecuted all of my prophets who were before you.”  (Matthew 5: 12)

Lord,

   Feeling attacked because I follow you hurts,

      But looking forward to my reward in heaven fills me with joy.

   If I am rejected let it be only because I reflect you,

      And in the hurt fill me with your inexplicable joy.

Amen