Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.
Colossians 2:16-17
Father God, give me a boldness today and a deep sense of pride regarding who I am in You. Help me to turn a blind eye to the criticisms that many have regarding those who hold fast to their Christianity, looking upon us as if we are fanatics holding on to outdated beliefs and what they call “petty superstitions”. In my living today, help me to walk boldly in the truth that You have revealed to me in Christ Jesus, recognizing that this world cannot truly discern the things of God, nor can it comprehend them. Enable me to stand firm in what I hold to be true, not swayed by the logic, rationale, or pressure of this world to a place of compromise, whether it is in the subject of salvation, marriage, or sexual identity. Help me to live at peace with all without sacrificing or stepping away from what I know to be true. But most of all, help me to love others in spite of the differences, demonstrating Your love in a tangible way. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.