God wants us to live an abundant life. Does that mean a life without trouble or sorrows? Of course not! We live in a sinful world that was made imperfect by man. He promised us joy in the midst of sorrow and the ability to live righteously in spite of being in a world filled with moral compromise.
When does this abundant life begin? It begins the moment you ask Jesus to come into your heart and live in you. As soon as you say "amen" that simple prayer gives you access to all of God's promises and ushers in the possibility of experiencing peace in every storm that life may bring your way.
The joy that comes through living in him is an unspeakable joy and knows no bounds!
John 10:10 (NLT) - "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."