Prayer based on Jeremiah 20

Father God, Your servants the prophets have felt the violent blows of false men who claimed to serve You. Especially Your only-begotten Son faced the hatred and brutality of those who were Your priests and the elders of the people. He was a derision in the mouth of fools who wanted to be something. Many watched for His fall with cruel envy. Though they seemed to succeed in the day of His sacrifice, His life was delivered from the grave through the marvel of resurrection. Though His days were filled such great frustration and seeming futility, through His life and death our salvation has been securely accomplished.