If you are struggling this morning, don’t think you are alone. So many Sunday mornings we all find ourselves at a place where what we are called on to do and what we need to do may be at odds. There are times when preparation and presentation do not meet!

There may be many reasons we will do what we do, but the main goal is always that we are called to lift up the name of Jesus! To use our opportunity to herald truth that will it be used by God to accomplish His plan!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 40:31 ESV But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

This morning, if people are misunderstanding who Jesus was, why are we surprised when they don’t understand or accept who we are?

Lord, You are always there to hear and respond to my cries for help. I can seek You in times of distress and all times. My focus is on You to lead me in everything I do. I trust You and I lean into You knowing You are always there for me.

No matter where you find yourself in your circumstances on this day, remember to keep your focus on the Lord and his protection and blessings.

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” Matthew 28:5-7 ESV

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.” Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV