Wisdom & Strength to face the future -

From Berit Kjos - countless pages about persecution and on preparing ourselves -

We need to take His warning to heart, count the cost of discipleship, and pray to be prepared for inevitable battles.

Prayerfully consider these steps -- as a family or as an individual believer:

Pray for His guidance.

Learn from those who suffered persecution because of their faith. (See "victory" at the top)

Memorize His Word, the victorious "Sword of the Spirit" in every battle we face. (See Clothed with Truth)

Memorize hymns and songs that enable you to keep praising Him and affirming His victory.

Silently practice singing to Him in the midst of all kinds of distractions.

Practice giving thanks in all circumstances.

By His wonderful grace, "love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." Matthew 5:44-45

More: http://www.crossroad.to/Persecution/persecute.html

Dear Sister,

This is an excellent list from this brother you have found. Here it is again for repeated and needed emphasis:

We need to take His warning to heart, count the cost of discipleship, and pray to be prepared for inevitable battles. Prayerfully consider these steps -- as a family or as an individual believer:

Pray for His guidance.
Learn from those who suffered persecution because of their faith. (See "victory" at the top)
Memorize His Word, the victorious "Sword of the Spirit" in every battle we face. (See Clothed with Truth)
Memorize hymns and songs that enable you to keep praising Him and affirming His victory.
Silently practice singing to Him in the midst of all kinds of distractions.
Practice giving thanks in all circumstances.
By His wonderful grace, "love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." Matthew 5:44-45

Dear Brother, Bless you and Brandy and baby.

I thought of your burden for the topic of this years Conference when I saw these Audios by Pastor Ray Stamps.

I thought you might appreciate their message, and if any would be useful here -

http://www.crossroad.to/Bible_studies/sermons/audio/index.htm

Grateful to find other Saints that are ready. It's not that common, you know.

eta: apparently the links to these are broken right now.
Will pray they get them fixed soon.

Great Peace in Him.