To know and trust Jesus is to know real and lasting joy. This does not exempt the believer from sin, or sin’s consequences. God is perfectly just and completely loving. He is never one or the other. He never leans more in one direction than the other. God disciplines His children, just as any good father should. That discipline is justly balanced, perfectly administered, and as soon as confession is made, our fellowship with the Father is fully restored. For those who trust God, mourning – for whatever reason – only lasts until morning. Have you trusted Jesus? Are you trusting Him?