Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world (John 16:33; NLT).
You don’t take our pain away,
But call us to transform it into love
For those who suffer, Lord –
And also for ourselves.
You don’t take our tears away,
But ask us to transform them into love
For those in anguish, Lord –
And also for ourselves.
You don’t take our hurt away,
But urge us to transform it into love
For those who hate us, Lord –
And also for ourselves.
You don’t take our dread away,
But help us to transform it into love
For those who wound us, Lord –
And also for ourselves.
Love your enemies (Luke 6:27; NLT).
References
Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done” (Matthew 26:42; NLT).
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT).