APRIL THEME – “SEEING THE RESURRECTION FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE”

BEATS FROM YOUR PASTOR’S HEART

Resurrection Power Is Already In You

Romans 8:11 — “…the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you…”

Most believers live as if they are waiting on something from God—more strength, more clarity, more breakthrough. But Scripture makes it clear: if you are in Christ, you are not waiting on power… power is already in you. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now lives within you. The problem is not that you lack power—the problem is that you have not fully surrendered to it. Resurrection power is not something you are trying to reach—it is something you are called to walk in.

You Are Not Powerless—You Are Indwelt

The moment you were saved, God did not give you a portion of His power—He placed His Spirit within you. That means you are not facing your life alone. You are not trying to overcome in your own strength. The same power that broke the grave now lives in you. Yet many believers still live as if they are weak, defeated, and unable. Not because power is absent—but because truth has not been embraced. You must stop seeing yourself as powerless and start seeing yourself as indwelt.

The Issue Is Not Availability—It Is Surrender

You don’t need more of God’s power—God is waiting for more of your surrender. Resurrection power flows where control is released. The more you try to manage your life in your own strength, the less you experience His. But when you yield—when you say, “Lord, I cannot, but You can”—that is where His power begins to operate. Many are striving for breakthrough while resisting surrender. But power is not activated by effort—it is accessed through yielding.

Resurrection Power Is Meant to Be Lived, Not Admired

The resurrection is not just something to celebrate—it is something to live in. It is not reserved for church moments—it is designed for daily life. That power shows up when you choose patience instead of anger, faith instead of fear, truth instead of lies. It may not feel dramatic, but it is deeply transformational. The more you walk in it, the more your life begins to reflect it.

Imagine someone sitting in a house fully wired with electricity, yet living in the dark because they refuse to flip the switch. The power is present, available, and ready—but it is not being used. That is how many believers live. God’s power is in them, but they are still functioning as if it is not. The issue is not whether power exists—it is whether it is being accessed.

Resurrection power is not distant—it is dwelling within you. You are not waiting on God to give you something new—He is waiting on you to walk in what He has already given. The question is not, “Do I have power?” The question is, “Will I surrender to it?” What you yield to today will determine how you live tomorrow.

Warfare Prayer

Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, I reject every lie that says I am weak, powerless, or unable to change. I declare that the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in me. I surrender my will, my control, and my strength to You. Break every stronghold of self-reliance and awaken me to the power already within me. Let Your Spirit lead my thoughts, my choices, and my actions today. I will not strive—I will surrender. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Challenge

Start your day with this declaration: “God’s power is in me today—I will walk in it.”

Then, when you face something difficult:
          Pause
          Surrender
          Respond in obedience

Because the power you need … is already in you.

MONDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS

Nancy Riley – Ron’s Wife

Kim McClain’s Daughter, Amanda

Jillian Gray – Surgery Tuesday

Mary Williams

Theresa Bain

Wes Knight – Much Improved

Ellen Boyd – Fractured Shoulder – Sling For 6 Weeks Then Rehab

Ann Stanley  

Britany Smith ~ Breast Cancer

Mateen – Kim McClain’s Sister

Mike And Paula Ferris And Family  

Phillip Roach – Surgery Went Well

Amy Garner’s Dad

Andrea Nix– Friend of the Shelnutt’s

Angela Bryan’s Sisters

Annette Ford

Brando Echarte

Carol Lawhead – Riverside in Conyers

Christopher Kelley

Danny Jarrard  

Darlene Kelley – Cancer Treatment

Darlene Wiggins

Debbie Foskey 

Deon Lotter

Don And Carol Franklin – Mae’s Cousins

Don Franklin’s Son, David

Doris Loyd

Dr. and Mrs. Davis

Ed Adkins – Friend of Brian Edwards

Ed Franklin’s Son In Law – Heart Surgery

Eric Magnusson’s Mother

Eric Ward

Friend of Linda Hodge

Gayle Sparks

Gloria Young

Jake Jenkins

James Burnette

Jean Partee

Jean Partee’s Sister

Jessica Headrick  

John McClain’s Mother

Joni Oberhage

June Cronan

June Cronan’s Sister

June Davis

Kailey Bateman

Kim McClain’s Mother 

Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda & Mateen

Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom

Linda Mays

Lonzo Christian 

Lori Blount’s Mother

Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom

Mrs. Franklin 

Nancy Brown

Nora Allison

Paul Bateman

Ron And Johnnie Barry – Friends Of Ashton & Glenda Bateman

Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA

Roy Roach

Sandra Mitchell

Scott Lanier 

Scotty Nix

Stephanie Seivers – Friend of the Shelnutt’s

Steve Michaels

Tammy Shelnutt

Tom Witcher