Romans 5:1-5

Being justified by faith, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, brings us peace with God.  Where we were considered enemies of God, Christ’s atoning work on the cross has yielded us good standing with God for eternity.  Knowing this, we can rejoice through any hardship we might face during the course of our life with God.  Life is not good when it is easy, but it is good and full when Christ is present.  We pray to rejoice and renew our hope today as it is our declaration of our faith in God.