Staying Connected to the Lord
Life has a way of piling up. Rejection, weariness, and loneliness can leave us feeling like we’re barely holding it together. And in those moments, we often try to manage the weight on our own. But Isaiah 52 and 53 give us a different picture—a servant who faced suffering while staying completely connected to the Lord. The servant’s connection to the Lord led Him through suffering and into new life.
The same invitation is open to us. Jesus came not just to sympathize with our struggles, but to draw us into a life that’s united with God. When we stay close to Him, hope doesn’t just visit—it lives in us. Whether you’ve never taken that step of faith or you’ve simply drifted, the Lord is always ready to welcome you back. Staying connected to Him is where real hope, purpose, and healing begin.
Reflect and Act:
Have you united your life to the Lord through faith in Jesus? If not, what’s holding you back from taking the plunge, literally in baptism?
In what ways are you trying to carry life’s burdens on your own instead of staying connected to God and leaning on his ability to help you through it?
What simple rhythms can help you walk closely with the Lord this week—through prayer, Scripture, worship, or community? How are you connected — or helping others to stay connected — to the Lord?
This Sunday, we’ll reflect on Isaiah 54. I hope you'll join us as we celebrate the hope we have because Jesus was risen from the grave!
Who Are You Blessing with Your Time This Week?
Consider how you can sacrificially bless someone with your time this week—whether by hosting a meal, visiting, checking-in with someone over a phone call, helping with a routine chore at home, assisting an elderly person, babysitting, inviting someone to Easter Sunday worship, or hosting an egg hunt for kids in your neighborhood.
Readying Ourselves for Resurrection Sunday
To help our church meet with Jesus, share openly with Him, and follow His way, our leadership has prepared a prayer guide to help us reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and the hope that we gain in the wake of it.
Catch up on this week’s guide.
Easter Sunday, April 20th
Celebrate the hope we have from God’s power resurrecting Jesus to new life, Sunday, April 20, 10am (including kids programming)! Invite a friend or family member to join us.
Says Who?! (Upcoming Message Series, May 4th)
We’re all familiar with the tension between wanting control over everything and feeling like we’re at the mercy of someone else’s authority. But what about Jesus’ authority? The Gospel of Matthew reveals that Jesus’ authority is not only real, but worth trusting. Join us as we reflect on what it means to place our trust in His healing and life-giving authority.
Continue to trust that God is present and active.
