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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

This is one of those promises of God we don't like to claim.

Persecution is something we'd rather avoid.

But Pastor Greg Lorry says there's a benefit to persecution.

In fact, today we'll learn there's happiness.

Yes, happiness in the persecution we face.

Happy, happy are the persecuted because it means that you're a child of God.

It's confirmation you're a child of God.

Rejoice!

This is the day when the lost I found.

This is the day for a move beginning. grace how sweet the sound

again you hear only angels are seeing it

this is the day the day when life begins.

What's the proof that we're part of the body of Christ?

Is there a membership card, a secret handshake, an insignia we wear on our clothing?

I mean, the Bible says they'll know where Christians buy our love, but what about some

bona fide credentials?

Today on a new beginning,

Pastor Greg Lorry points out the persecution we may face

is a pretty good indicator that we're part of God's family.

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