Persecution

Received a dust of persecution today
"Lord, give me the strength." I pray

Shivering, trembling, confused I am
Self-control so that I may not condemn

Never knew how vast the love in me
Till someone actually criticises thee

Hurt or helpless I don't know
When self-defence I couldn't show

I question... why some don't understand?
And think all my actions I pretend

Lord, I want to proclaim my love for you
Without many words, please know it's true

Joanne