There are always those who will strike out at us, or seek to undermine us in some way, but our God stands with us, confusing them in their efforts, and ultimately revealing to them the shame in what they do. Whether their actions are driven by jealousy, a desire for power, or some other form of sinful temptation, there will be those who will look down upon us, and speak ill of our righteousness. Likewise there will always be those who will ridicule the Lord God whom we serve. Out of frustration in their lives comes evil, and their shame will find them in it. So we pray for God’s help as we bear our pain, and we pray for the souls of those, our enemies, who persecute us, and bear such terrible shame.