really hard to defend this faith at times.
to say the truth, it didn't feel good at all.
sometimes, it's altogether draining to endure their persecution.
it hurts to see their eyes of disapproval and disappointment
it annoys me to hear how cynical and skeptical they speak of you and God.

the world thinks you're insane for committing to church.
the world is looking at you constantly, trying to find fault with you and Jesus.

In the quiet
In the stillness
I know that You are God
In the secret of Your presence
I know there I am restored
When You call i won't refuse
Each new day again I'll choose
In the chaos
In confusion
I know You're sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will
When You call I won't delay
This my song through all my days

2 Corinthians 4:2
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.