"Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. ... In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

One of the principal ways of demonstrating the power of the Kingdom is through my reaction to grief, persecution, turmoil, challenges, problems, all those challenges of life. Each one presents an opportunity to display the peace that lies within me, to demonstrate how trust in Your Goodness changes life's patterns.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 133

Mid-day: 119:145-152

Evening: Psalm 58

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