Good Morning Family 🌅 *Jesus' Words of Warning 🌟* "If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you." John 15:18–19 📖 *The Reality of Hatred 😔* No one wants to be hated 🚫. Hatred is ugly, painful, and difficult to endure 💔. It's not just persecution, but also manipulation 🤯. The world wants to win you over and away from God 🌐. *The World's Influence 🌐* To "belong to the world" means being negatively influenced by its lies 🌐. Secular media, pop-culture, biased opinions, and social pressures seek to misguide us 🤯. We're tempted to believe fulfillment comes from money 💸, physical appearance 💅, recognition 🎉, and more. *Freedom from Manipulation 🙌* Jesus' words are freeing 🙏. They free us from manipulation and deception when we live our faith openly 💯. Expecting hatred from the world brings peace of heart when it happens 🙏. *Reflection and Prayer 🤔* Reflect on Jesus' words today 📖. If you face hatred, know you're more like Christ 🙌. All that matters is what our Lord thinks 💯. *Prayer 🙏* My persecuted Lord 🙏, You endured hatred and ridicule 😔. Help me share in Your life of love and mercy ❤️, and give me strength during times of persecution 💪. Take me out of the world and bring me close to You 🙏. Jesus, I trust in You 💯. May Jesus' words bring you peace and courage!