The righteous face trials, a heavy plight, But the Lord's redemption shines ever so bright. From every affliction, He sets us free, In His loving-kindness, we find victory. He watches over us, with tender care, Not a bone is broken, in His fortress lair. His protection surrounds, a shield so strong, In His mighty presence, we right the wrong. Though shadows may loom, and darkness may fall, The Lord's guiding light, answers every call. He is our refuge, our strength, and our stay, In His unwavering love, we find our way. So let us trust in Him, with hearts so bold, His promises are true, a story to be told. For in His embrace, we'll forever reside, With the Lord as our shepherd, we'll peacefully abide. Through trials and fire, my faith will shine, In Jesus' love, my heart entwined. Earthly pain, a fleeting cost, For glory's gain, no victory lost. In His name, I'll stand and sing, Eternal praise to Christ, my King! For the Gospel's sake, we face the storm, Persecution's sting, mockery's scorn. Beatings, isolation, attacks we endure, But our hope in Christ remains ever pure. These earthly trials, though hard they may seem, Pale in comparison to the glorious dream. The Resurrection's dawn, a new body we'll gain, Free from sin and sickness, forever to reign. With hearts full of joy, we bear the cross, Knowing this world's loss is heaven's gain, loss. Each moment of suffering, a step towards the light, In His radiant glory, we'll take flight. So let us stand firm, in faith and love, Our eyes fixed above, on the treasures of. For what we face here is but a fleeting phase, In eternal glory, we'll sing His praise. Through trials and fire, my faith will shine, In Jesus' love, my heart entwined. Earthly pain, a fleeting cost, For glory's gain, no victory lost. In His name, I'll stand and sing, Eternal praise to Christ, my King! Dear God, I know the path I tread, Aligned with You, though trials spread. I count no loss, the pain I bear, For faith in You, I'll bravely dare. The earthly body may endure, As Christian life, I keep secure. But glory waits, beyond the veil, In Jesus' name, my spirit's sail. Whatever comes, I'll stand my ground, In hope and love, my heart is bound. For in Your promise, I believe, Eternal joy, I shall receive. So let me walk, with purpose true, My eyes on You, in all I do. In Jesus' name, I humbly pray, To meet You in eternity, someday. Through trials and fire, my faith will shine, In Jesus' love, my heart entwined. Earthly pain, a fleeting cost, For glory's gain, no victory lost. In His name, I'll stand and sing, Eternal praise to Christ, my King! Psalms 34 20 Dear God, I am aware of what may come my way because I choose to align myself with you. I do not consider it any loss, the suffering I may endure on this earth, as a result of my faith in you. Whatever my earthly body endures on this earth, as a result of being a Christian, I count it worth it when I think of the glory that is to come. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.