Jeremiah 20:18
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Why did I come out of the womb to see only trouble and sorrow, and to end my days in shame?
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Why is light given to the miserable, and life to the bitter of soul,
I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of God’s wrath.
“Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble.
You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
My sorrow is beyond healing; my heart is faint within me.
Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.