“The Sunday You Almost Missed”

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Let’s be honest—some Sunday mornings hit different.

Your body is tired. Your spirit feels low. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, maybe you’re battling anxiety, or maybe you’re just worn down from the week. Getting dressed, corralling the kids, putting on a brave face—it all feels like too much. And so the temptation comes quietly: “Just skip this week. God understands.”

And He does understand. But that voice telling you to stay home might not be from Him.

Temptation doesn’t always show up loud and obvious. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s disguised as comfort, fatigue, or convenience. The enemy knows if he can’t steal your faith, he’ll try to dull it—one missed Sunday at a time.

But here’s the truth: those hard mornings are often the most important ones to show up.

Because when you don’t feel like going—that’s when God often moves the most.

You may walk in dry, but find refreshment in a song you didn’t expect to hear.

You may show up weary, but leave with peace you didn’t know you needed.

And sometimes, it’s not about what you receive—but what you bring.

Someone in that building may need your smile, your hug, your testimony.

Your presence may be the blessing they were praying for. God uses willing hearts—even the ones who almost stayed home.

Hebrews 10:25 reminds us, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Church isn’t about checking a box. It’s about showing up for a holy appointment—even when it’s hard.

So next time Sunday feels heavy, remember this:

The temptation to stay away may be a sign that breakthrough is close.

The day you almost didn’t go might be the day God does something new.

And your obedience—your simple showing up—might bless someone else in ways you’ll never even see.

You were built for the storm. Don’t let the storm keep you from the House.