APRIL – Resurrection Power: Living the RISEN Life
SUNDAY’S SERMON SUMMARY
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THE WOUNDED HEALER
“By his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5
When we gaze upon the pierced hands and bleeding brow of our Savior, we see more than the cost of redemption—we see the heart of a God who refuses to remain aloof from our pain. The wounds of Christ are not mere historical footnotes; they are the very portals through which divine mercy flows. In the garden of Gethsemane, He drank the cup of suffering so that we might never thirst spiritually. On the cross, each lash and each nail drove home the truth that our every infirmity—be it of body, mind, or soul—was laid upon Him.
Christ’s scars are emblems of victory over every form of brokenness. They testify that no ulcer of guilt is too deep, no grief too crushing, and no habit too entrenched for His healing touch. In His resurrection, our infirmities were not only forgiven but transformed: our weaknesses become the canvas for His power; our failings, the backdrop for His glory. When you feel your spirit falter, remember that the Healer has already borne the full weight of your suffering and stands ready to bring you into wholeness.
- Identify Your Wound
Journal the specific area in which you feel broken—perhaps a childhood scar, a betrayal, or a chronic fear. Put it into words.
- Scripture Soak
Slowly read Isaiah 53:3–5, pausing after each phrase. As you read “we are healed,” insert your name: “By Your wounds, Jesus, [Your Name] is healed.” Let the personal address pierce your heart.
- Embrace the Wounded Healer
Visualize Jesus kneeling beside you in your pain. Speak aloud the promise: “You will not leave me alone in this” (Heb. 13:5).
- Community of Grace
Invite a trusted brother or sister in Christ to pray with you. Confess your hurt; ask them to remind you of God’s faithfulness when doubt arises.
- Art as Testimony
Turn your scar into art: write a poem, sketch an image, or compose a short song expressing how Christ’s healing has started to work in you.
- Serve from Your Wound
Look for someone whose pain echoes yours. Offer a listening ear, a prayer, or a practical act of kindness. Let your journey of healing be a bridge for another’s restoration.
Prayer
Compassionate Savior,
I lay before You the wound that tugs at my heart—the silent ache that no one else sees. By Your stripes, breathe life into the places I thought were beyond repair. Turn this scar into a badge of Your unending grace, that I might live not in shame but in testimony, pointing others to Your healing touch. Holy Spirit, come with gentle fire. Illuminate the hidden corners of my soul, bind up what is broken, and anoint me with strength to comfort those who suffer as I have been comforted (2 Cor. 1:4). Lord Jesus, may every step I take be marked by the evidence of Your healing love, that the world might see Your glory in my restoration. In Jesus Name, Amen.
MONDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Angela Bryan’s Sister
Ann Stanley
Beth – A Friend Of Amy Garners – Much Better
Danny Jarrard
Darlene Wiggins
David Newby
Debbie Foskey
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gayle Sparks
George & Linda Alexander
George Calhoon
James Burnette
James Parker
Jessica Headrick
Jodi Bateman
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kathryn Raines
Kim McClain’s Mother
Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda
Lee Cronan
Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Lonzo Christian
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary William’s Granddaughter
Mary Williams
Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom
Marynell Ford
Mike, Gwen, Michael Rice Family – Friends of Blount’s – Car Accident
Mrs. Franklin
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Scarlett – Marynell’s Granddaughter
Scott Lanier
Steve Michaels
Theresa Bain’s Granddaughter
Tom Witcher