As we step into Holy Week, we’re invited again into the tension of Easter… the darkness of Good Friday and the unshakable hope of resurrection Sunday.

For a long time, I struggled with why we call it “Good” Friday. It feels anything but good. It’s raw, painful, unjust.
And yet… it’s good because Jesus chose obedience. He listened to the Holy Spirit and gave His life so that we could be forgiven—past, present, and future.

And then—three days later—everything changed.

• Hope broke through.
• Life defeated death.

And that same Spirit that raised Jesus is alive and available to us today.

 What if we actually lived like that was true?

 Your Easter Challenge (simple, but powerful)

 Take a step (don’t overthink it)

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 A simple prayer to carry with you

If I’m honest, the Holy Spirit has often felt like the hardest part of God to understand… but at the same time, the most personal.

Because when I slow down and pay attention, I start to notice Him everywhere:

• In the nudge to check in on someone
• In the peace when making a tough decision
• In those “coincidences” that feel a little too perfect

Like the time I dropped muffins to a friend—no idea what she was going through—and it turned out she was having one of the hardest days of her life. That simple act made her feel deeply seen and loved.

That’s the Holy Spirit at work.

More: Want to learn more about the role of the Holy Spirit?  Click HERE

This week, don’t just rush through Easter—lean in.

 Slow down
 Listen
 Respond

Try this simple practice:

 Spiritual Breathing

Exhale: Confess anything weighing on your heart
Inhale: Invite the Holy Spirit to fill and lead you

Do it in the car. On a walk. Between meetings. Before a conversation.

Then—this is key—act on what you sense He’s prompting you to do.

What might the Holy Spirit be nudging you toward right now?

• Send that message
• Drop off those muffins 
• Pray with a friend
• Ask a deeper question
• Share a small part of your story

 Pick one person from your “daisy” and take one intentional step this week.

Jesus said:

“Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these…” (John 14:12)

That’s not just for the early disciples. That’s for you.

The Holy Spirit isn’t a bonus feature of faith—He’s central to living the MyFriends Lifestyle.

Take a few minutes to watch how Liz followed the Spirit’s prompting to build a meaningful friendship with Janet—and how God used it.

 Watch here

Stories are where this all comes alive.

Jesus used them. And they still carry power today.

If you’re leading MyFriends (or even just living it), here’s your challenge:

 Start capturing your stories

• Jot down who you’re praying for
• Record what you sense God prompting
• Note conversations, prayers, and moments

 Then share them

• With your group
• In your church
• In your training
• With your friends

Your story might be the spark that helps someone else take their first step.

Want your MyFriends training to go from good to great?

 Don’t just teach the content—live it and tell it.

Your real-life, messy, faith-filled stories will connect far more than polished theory ever could.

If you’re thinking, “I want more of this, but I’m not sure how…” — this is for you.

 Monday 4th May
 12pm - 1pm (lunchtime) - bring your lunch and a cuppa!

• We’ll share practical ways to:
• Recognise the Holy Spirit’s voice
• Step out in obedience
• Live this out in everyday life

 Register here and join us on Zoom

Lord Jesus, I choose You as the centre of my life.
Holy Spirit, fill me and lead me today.
Teach me to love and live like Jesus.
I will listen, obey, and follow—anytime, anywhere, at any cost.
I am Yours. Amen.

 One last step…

Don’t let this just be another thing you read.

 Pause right now.
 Ask: “Holy Spirit, what are You inviting me into today?”
 And then… do it.

And hey—I’d genuinely love to hear what happens. Shoot me a message or share in the Facebook group so we can encourage each other.

Let’s live this out together.

— Fiona & the MyFriends Team