Good Friday April 3, 2026 "Dear God, On this Good Friday, we pause and remember the weight of this holy day. Friday reminds us of the pain, the betrayal, the suffering, the nails, the cross, and the silence that seemed so heavy. It reminds us that there are moments in life when it looks like darkness is winning, when hope feels buried, and when the promise seems far away. But even on Friday, You were still working. Even through the tears of Mary, the denial of Peter, the schemes of the enemy, and the suffering of Jesus, Your plan was still unfolding. Thank You that Friday was never the end of the story. Thank You that when it looked like all was lost, resurrection was already on the way. Help us remember today that our own Fridays are not final, our pain is not permanent, and our suffering will not have the last word. Thank You, Jesus, for the cross, for Your sacrifice, for Your love, and for the victory that was coming even in the darkest hour. We hold on today with grateful hearts, knowing that it may be Friday, but Sunday is coming. In Jesus' name, Amen."