Joy.

What a small and simple word, for such a complex thing. Complex and elusive. Joy seems to be absent from so many things these days.

This verse from Romans quotes Psalm 32:1-2 in it, and Psalms are always a complex, yet simple, thing. Who wouldn’t feel joy when their disobedience is forgiven? When they’ve been cleared of sin? Someone who doesn’t quite believe it’s clear yet, and continues to carry the hurt and pain with them.

Who would consider doing that? Well, probably most of us would do it, without even considering it. How often do we still carry the weight of some petty offence from years ago? An embarrassing moment? Something said once we can never take back?

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