Going Against the Flow

Father, we thank you today that our children and grandchildren will be men and women of courage, individuals who stand up for what is right and just regardless of what others may think.  Thank you for placing godly principles within them and writing your word upon their hearts. 

Matthew 5:10  God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.

Because they are your children, may their hearts yearn to do what is right and pleasing to you, even if that runs counter to what…