Suffering

Polycarp had a dream that he would be burned. After his arrest, he was eventually executed by burning. He, however, told his captors that he did not need to be nailed because God would enable him to withstand. Indeed, God did. They simply tied his hands behind his back.

My sufferings - if they can be called that - are so minor compared to what some of these men and women of the early Church endured. Even now, many Christians in China and in other places suffer yet they gladly (yes, quite literally with gladness and joy) give their lives away.

"I want to know Christ... sharing in his sufferings..." Or do i? Perhaps i should give up everything here and move to China to be discipled.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.