Here we are, just one week in to Lent, a time of reflection and repentance. We focus on the sacrificial life and death of Jesus, which redeems our sinful lives. But does that mean we have to walk around in a cloud of darkness for 40 days? Or can we already celebrate Easter - the new life and hope that Jesus provides?
Joy! Unspeakable joy! Great joy! Jesus died so that we may live...today! :)
There are lots of tragedies and heart aches and trials all around us. This life can be very messy and hard sometimes. But there are also a lot of small nuisances and hiccups that get in our way. They distract us. Annoy us. Confuse our focus.
Trey lived a life of joy. Focused joy. He never knew he had cancer. He never knew he was sick. He never knew how heart broken his loved ones were every time he had to go for treatments or procedures. He just loved his family and friends.
Where is your focus? On our Redeemer Who has already defeated the enemy? On our Savior Who forgives and forgets our sins and faults? On our Heavenly Father Who loves you so very much? On our Joy giving Lord and Savior?
"The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy" Matthew 28:8
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