Jesus came that we might have life, and to the fullness of that life. What that doesn't mean is that everything is always perfect. Perfect in a rub some dirt on it, way. That isn't perfection, it is disconnection. It isn't real. In the same way thinking that everything is the end of the world isn't true either. But, God calls us to have a full life–a fully connected life and if that is the case than we will need to experience grief and joy and so much more.
So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]