Attend to my loud cry

Psalm 142:6, 7 amp. "Attend to my loud cry, for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I".  Persecution of the Church is an ongoing threat in the Eastern part of the world. There's been a spiritual battle since Cain and Abel, and it doesn't look like it is ever going to stop. More than 250 million Christians, in over 60 nations, are currently living under the threats of persecution, and 60% of them are children. Teens in America are also being persecuted for Christ, and many will not stand up for Jesus once they are faced with persecution. They don't want to feel rejected by friends or even family. However, there is still a remnant of strong believers among us that are willing to go all the way with the Lord, that are crying out. Are we where we need to be in Christ? We should be standing up when the enemy comes in to devour. It can be overwhelming to stand up for Jesus if it costs us a long time friendship, a relationship with a brother or sister, or maybe even our job. Whatever the cost may be, the world needs to know we are not backing down from where Jesus Christ has placed us. Persecution will come, but are we spiritually strong enough to take it? Do we have the faith it takes to cry out to the Lord when the enemy of persecution is right in front of us? Pray for the many Christians that face the enemy of persecution today, and pray for those who persecute you. God bless you.