John 2:18-22; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8;54-55; Acts 2:32; Matthew 16:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15:14-20; Psalms 16:10-11; Isaiah 53:8-11; Leviticus 6:25; John 11:50-51; Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 3:23-24; Romans 5:10; Titus 3:4; John 6:50; Philippians 3:9-15
Life can be a struggle. The pressure to perform and live up to preconceived expectations can be draining. Issues with finances, relationships; feelings of inadequacy and insufficiency can make us want to give up and feel worthless. Cynicism begins to take hold. But there is a God who knows your name. He has called it and sealed you since before the beginning of time. He has fashioned you with a purpose and loves you so much that He sent His only Son to die a death He did not deserve over two thousand years ago. He took upon your sin, shame, and imperfection thereby bridging the gap between you and the Father. Jesus conquered over grave and in an act triumphant defiance declared that, "IT'S NOT OVER!" He calls you worthy, He calls you loved, He calls you His. There's a better way to live out this thing called life and He invites you to start anew by accepting the love, peace, and hope He offers. You can be restored and renewed as you are sealed through the power of His resurrection and live in the grace of His promise. Life may have disappointed and tried to destroy you, but He defeated death so that you could live in the freedom and the promise of eternal life. HE WON, HE IS RISEN, AND IT'S NOT OVER!