God of wonder, who fashioned a world suited for us, grant us joy even in the face of trouble or persecution, that we would find your goodness enough to sustain us always and rejoice in you love now and forever, through Christ our savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God of glory forever. Amen.
‘And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired from the Holy Spirit.’ – 1 Thes. 1:6