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Mark 5:21
   Regardless of how many places the truth is thrown out of, there will always be those waiting to hear. The multitudes thronged to Christ. Yes, this following waned later. However, the message of the gospel can always find a home somewhere. As long as the Spirit is at work, the message will continue to spread.

Numbers 34:1-36:13

1 John 4:21  “And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for this day to serve you. You always guide us in the right way. No matter what may come our way, you know what is best. In spite of all of our best efforts, life doesn’t always go the way we planned. But our plan doesn’t matter, because we can depend on you for the plan. Thank you for being so faithful! May we trust you with all that we have! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for a man in a nursing facility. Pray for a man who hurt his foot.

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Mark 5:20
   Decapolis was the region in which Gadara was situated. So, this man was faithful in that he went to his home area as a missionary. Not only did he publish the story of what Christ had done to his family and friends, but he spread it much abroad.

Numbers 32:1-33:56

1 John 4:20 “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”

Heavenly Father, thank you for all that you have done for us! We have so much to be thankful for. May we be good and faithful servants to you as was this man. May we always give you the praise in everything. You have given us so much, and we want to give back to you. You deserve our undying devotion. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man with Alzheimer’s.

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Mark 5:19
   Jesus enlists a great missionary on this day. Though the man would go with him, there was much work to do in his own back yard. Jesus knew that, though he would not be accepted by these people, this man might be a great influence among them.
   Notice how he words his directions to him. He reminds the man of what had just been done for him, and he mentions compassion. These are the motivators, that Christ would do so much for us, and that he has compassion on us. It makes us want to serve him every minute.

Numbers 30:1-31:54

1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for communicating with us. You lead us and guide us in the way that we should go. You give us the plan you have step by step and you supply for each need in turn. You never communicate your will to us just exactly like we would expect. But, if we will listen, you will make the way plain to us. Thank you for your work in our lives! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man on a ventilator. Pray for a girl who has poison oak.

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Mark 5:18
   Notice how quickly Jesus moves to leave. They come and ask him to leave, and he goes right away. But, the demoniac still catches him. Why? Why does Jesus move so quickly? Jesus had done a great work among these people, and yet they were moving to have him out of their territory. The Lord does not stay were he is not wanted, at least not in the same capacity. He would not give up on this area, but he would leave for a time.
   Jesus knew that the demoniac would catch him because he had been transformed and he wanted to make a difference for his Lord. The same urgency was heard in the voice of the demoniac as was in the mouths of his countrymen, only with a difference message and motivation. He was done being afraid of the devil. He had been possessed, there was nothing left for him to know of the kingdom of darkness. He was ready to explorer the kingdom of eternal light.

Numbers 27:1-29:40

1 John 4:3 “And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”

Heavenly Father, it is so easy for us to think of You as distant and silent. But, You are neither. You are actively communicating to those who would listen. They who desire to hear You, do so every day. You communicate Your truth through Your Word and you love to make known Your glory to us. Thank You for telling us the old story of Your Son and His death for us on Calvary! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for a family that just lost a loved one. Pray for a woman who has been having trouble getting around.

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Mark 5:17
   Please notice that this was not in their best interest. Her they had Someone among them for the first time that had more power and authority than the spirits of evil that harassed their country. Beyond this, this Divine Person had the truth they needed to bring them out of darkness.
   But, the influence of the devil will always cause people to forsake their own mercy. Jesus would be back later, and then they would welcome him.

Numbers 25:1-26:65

1 John 4:2 “Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:”

Heavenly Father, thank you for this wonderful day with my family! Your goodness in giving us friends and family is so nice. Thank you for also giving us kinship in Christ with other believers. That is worth even more. We can have double brothers double sisters double mothers and fathers in Christ. The family of faith is a comfort to our souls. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for several people who will be traveling this week. Pray for a woman with cancer.

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Mark 5:16
   Everybody heard about all of it. Isn’t that the way it always is? Only the story doesn’t get told right, and it gets all blown askew.

Numbers 22:1-24:25

1 John 4:1 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”

Heavenly Father, thank you so much for this wonderful day. Sometimes Lord, we’re so overwhelmed by your goodness! May we never forget that there are others in this world who are unaware that you are so wonderful. Help us to be witnesses to them. Help us to be a constant reminder of your glory and love. Help us bring honor to you with everything that we say and do, and think. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for several persons who are sick, or are just getting over being sick.

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Mark 5:15
   The superstitious have a tendency to be afraid about anything that they do not understand. The devil, and his minions, held great sway in this region because of the superstition that was there. These people were influenced by the circumstances of the demoniac before and after his deliverance by Christ. This was due to their ignorance, and superstitious nonsense, which was common there.

Numbers 19:1-21:35

1 John 3:24 “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for your strength. Even when we have given up, you are still on the throne. Even when we think we can’t handle it, you always can. You can guide us to the next step. You can give us the wisdom to know what you would have us to do. You are always faithful! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for a man who has kidney stones. Pray for a man’s workplace that is short on new orders.

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Mark 5:14
   Jesus was no stranger to trouble, and here the demons cause some. However, this was their doing, and not his. Those involved realized that Jesus could not be held responsible for what had happened to the swine, but that it had happened as a result of his deliverance of the demoniac.

Numbers 16:1-18:32

1 John 3:23 “And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for this day to serve you. You have given us so many reasons to love you. Your Word shows us your goodness and your plans.We could never thank you enough. You are worthy of the praise. I praise you today with my whole heart! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman who is lost. Pray for a young man at camp this week.

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Mark 5:13
   There was very little that the demons could do to discredit Christ, and they knew it. So, their choice of the pigs and the drowning of them was their effort to make the most of it. Satanic schemes are often simply more than laughter during destruction. The devil himself knows he is going down, but he tries to make the most of it anyway. He attempts to win against God. But, all he can do is kill a bunch of pigs, and that only by permission.

Numbers 14:1-15:41

1 John 3:22 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”

Heavenly Father, your power is so magnificent! You are able to make differences in us that can only be explained by your grace. You can transform us from the inside out. Thank you for working in our lives to make us something different. We would rather not be pawns of the devil, and you give us the ability to escape his sad kingdom. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman getting treated for cancer. Pray for a young person with health issues.

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Mark 5:12
   Must demonic hoards inhabit man or beast? Is there no other option for them? This and other questions like it are somewhat of a mystery to us. But, it seems that God has intentionally left details out when it comes to the operations of the powers of darkness. So, must we simply put these questions to rest and never ask them? No. But, we need to recognize the appropriate answers rather than jumping to our own conclusions for our own reasons.
   The powers of the devil and his minions will always be used to dishonor Almighty God. That is the pastime of these despicable spirits. These demons wanted to enter the pigs because they felt it the best way to accomplish their mission. Jesus did not hear their request to help them along, but to show that, despite their best efforts, God gets the glory in the end.

Numbers 11:1-13:33

1 John 3:21 “Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.”

Heavenly Father, every day that we live should be to your honor and glory. All that we do should be in praise to you. You are worthy of our loyalty and faithfulness. In so many ways you care for us and our needs. We could never have a problem that you didn’t already know about. May we bring all to you in payer. You listen to us. Thank you! In the name of the loud Jesus Christ o pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man who is losing large amounts if weight. Pray for a man who is sick.

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