Reflect
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God” (Is 35:4). Today we rejoice not in wishful thinking, but in the reality of God’s saving love. Our joy is rooted in the certainty that God is with us and for us. This Sunday invites us to exhale, to unclench, to rejoice—because our Savior comes, not with wrath, but with healing, mercy, and power.
Pray
God of joy, lift the burdens from my heart today. Let my fear give way to trust, and my anxiety give way to praise. Remind me that you are the One who saves—again and again. Help me rejoice in your goodness, even in the middle of the waiting.
Act
Wear something pink or bright today as a visual reminder to choose joy. Let it be rooted in faith, not feelings.
