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Today, Pastor Greg Laurie says sometimes we'll face hostility because of our faith,

but we need to check ourselves and make sure it is because of our faith.

Jesus said, bless it, are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

Let's be honest, sometimes Christians are persecuted for being mean, overly judgmental,

condemning, harsh, and that's not for righteousness sake.

Let it be because you're living a godly life.

This is the day when the lost are found.

This is the day of a moment again, always in grace, out with the stone.

Again, you're here to hold me, I chose to be near.

This is the day when life begins.

It can be agonizing when we're treated harshly, but even more so, if we've done nothing wrong.

But today, on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie brings a fresh perspective

on the sufferings we face, especially when being persecuted for our faith,

and to contrast our persecution with the devilish persecution faced by some during the great

tribulation, those who accepted Christ after the rapture.

But we'll see the Bible records their suffering as a victory over the beast.

This is the day the day when life begins.

I heard about an airplane that was having some severe engine trouble.

So the pilot contacted the nearest control tower and gave this message,

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