Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:4-5

Dear Lord, this world can be a pretty nasty place. Indeed, there would be no hope for the future if it were not for the fact that Jesus came to earth so that things might be changed. By living, suffering and dying for us we are forgiven. Because of His resurrection believers know that death is not the end. With such blood-bought peace may we live out our days. In Jesus' Name. Amen.