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Pat Benatar knows. Musicians, artists, poets everywhere echo. The battle of the heart isn't easily won. It's not new. On the flip side of joys are let-downs, dashed hopes, and disappointments. I've tasted of them. But, in trudging through some tough breaks, I'm learning I have got to choose to make room for hope. God longs to bring new life to my dry bones. He longs to regain His rightful place in my deepest heart. It'd be easy—and much more natural—to be defined by pain.

But, God help me, I want to laugh at the days to come.