Mark 5:31
   Wouldn’t ‘We don’t know.’ work alright? Ah, but this fits well with our sinful nature. We don’t want to be out of the loop. We don’t want to miss anything. We want to be in the know. So, we insult those that we know are better than we are.
   Jesus’ words would be an easy tipoff that something important had taken place. But, instead of thinking that through, the disciples made a sarcastic comment.

Deuteronomy 28:1-29:29

1 John 5:9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

Heavenly Father, we know so little. Yet, you allow us to know enough to have an eternal home in heaven. You teach us wisdom and knowledge because you have them. You are the Source of all truth. Thank you for teaching us! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man with cancer.

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Mark 5:30
     It has been my opinion that we have in this verse a very unique statement. I would not expect this to be said of anyone but the Lord himself. Any Christian who was in some way involved in the healing of the sick might know that something had happened by being told by the Spirit, but it would never be said in this case that power had gone out from that person. Miracles do not occur by virtue of any Christian person but by virtue of the Lord whom we serve.
   Jesus is, of course, completely different in that he is the Source of the power for healing. So, had one of the disciples, for example, been involved in this healing, we might see the Spirit reveal the actions of the woman to them. But, it would not be said that they felt power go out from themselves. This could only be true for Christ.

Deuteronomy 25:1-27:26

1 John 5:8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

Heavenly Father, your gifts to us are great, and yet we often think about what we don’t have, or what you have taken away. Would we love you any more if you never let anything bad happen? In our sinful state, this side of glory, would we trust you more if there were no tests for our faith? I think not. Give us, as we all ask for grace to bear as you teach us lessons we would never learn without adversity. Help us to see the pattern of the Christian life is following in the Master’s footsteps. Christ came to suffer, and to gain the victory. Thank you for giving us that path, the road to victory. You are so wise, we trust your way! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman who is not feeling well. Pray for a couple of young people.

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Mark 5:29
   She immediately knew there was a difference. Instantly, what she had struggled with for so long was now a non-issue.
   We must often ask ourselves, after the Lord has done something amazing for us, how should I respond? If you will at least ask the question, you are on the right track. The Lord appreciates those who at least try to show their thanks.

Deuteronomy 22:1-24:22

1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

Heavenly Father, how can we thank you? You must give us the ability to do anything for you, otherwise, our efforts are in vain. Thank you for enabling us on the basis of our attitude towards you. Only by your grace and mercy can we make a difference in this world. Only with your help can we communicate or thankfulness to you. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman having trouble with her arm.

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Mark 5:28
   Though others had this thought as well, this stands as a testimony to her faith. There was obviously no doubt in her mind that Jesus was able to help her.

Deuteronomy 18:1-21:23

1 Jon 5:6 “This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word. You give us all that we need to know about you and this world around us. Though there are things we will not understand, we know that we can depend upon you every step of the way. May we constantly focus on serving you with our lives and honoring you by our actions. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man in a nursing facility.

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Mark 5:27
   She had tried so many things yet she immediately comes to Jesus as soon as she hears of him. And, she comes with full faith that he could heal her. She knew that he could heal her and that he could do it so easily that all she needed was to touch him.
   We might ask why she knows that Jesus can heal her when the physicians had failed? The most likely answer here is that she had been depending upon the Lord for the healing all along. Though we may see a doctor for our aliments, that does not preclude our looking to Almighty God for the ultimate healing of our illness. In this case, the Lord chooses to postpone the healing until he does it in person.

Deuteronomy 14:1-17:20

1 John 5:5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Heavenly Father, how can we, in our finite state, ever understand your infinitude? Yet Lord, you have given us a knowledge of you that qualifies us as your children. Your amazing love for us makes the impossible possible. Thank you for your work in our lives. We will give you all the glory, dear Father, for you deserve every great appellation, and all of our adoration. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for the lost. Pray for a woman who is looking for a church.

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Mark 5:26
   This is one of the most lengthy descriptions of a malady in the gospels. It is quite interesting to study how that some things are explained in more detail than others. There is about as much said about this as about the condition of the man possessed by Legion.
   Indeed, Mark was not one to waste words. We would do well to try and empathize with this woman, for that seems to be the purpose of this summary of he complaint. Many things of many doctors, for example, surely gives us a feeling for her plight.

Deuteronomy 11:1-13:18

1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us the strength we need when we have to deal with things that we don’t like. Thank you for being faithful when others let us down. You are our Faithful Father! May we always worship you as we should, recognizing how much you have given us. We owe you everything! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man experiencing dizy spells.

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Mark 5:25
   This malady would likely be something that not many people would have known about. Or, if anyone did, it would be extremely embarrassing for this woman. Her condition would keep her from operating normally in Jewish society.

Deuteronomy 8:1-10:22

1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

Heavenly Father, you understand us so well, and yet you still love us. Each thought is recorded and you know us better than we know ourselves. Lead us in the right way for us. Thank you for your mighty hand leading our every step. We can never truly know just how blessed our lives are because of trusting you. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man recovering from a heart attack. Pray for a man with cancer.

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Mark 5:24
   Jesus is trying to minister to this man, and he is thronged by others. Everyone wants a piece of him. They all want their time to be healed. Yet, how many of these would throng to his teaching? Yes, multitudes heard, but the crowds dwindled as he taught. The perceived value of his miracles was great, his teaching was not the same. It required a certain acceptance that most people are uncomfortable with.

Deuteronomy 5:1-7:26

1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for your truth. Though you know that many people will reject it outright, you give it to us anyway. You have made the truth available to this old world and we can see and change. May we value your truth above all else. Thank you! 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 man who is lost.

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Mark 5:23
It is interesting to note that in some cases Jesus heals from a distance. In others, he heals by going to the place where the sick person is. In this case, Jairus asked him specifically to come and lay hands on his daughter. It was not necessary for Jesus to do this, but it seems Jesus did always follow the requests of those who were asking for help. It would have been just as easy for Jesus to speak the word, but it was more comforting to Jairus for him to go.

Deuteronomy 3:1-4:49

1 John 5:2  “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for this lovely day that you’ve given us. Your goodness to us is something that we so often take for granted. We miss the little things that you do for us each day. We think of all the big things that we want, and forget the necessities of life. You have given us peace joy, love, hope, and truth. These are infinitely valuable! Thank you for Christ, and all that he has brought to our lives through salvation! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man who has mental needs. Pray for a woman recovering from a bad fall.

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Mark 5:22
   This man who comes to Jesus is a ruler of the synagogue. He understood the political implications of Christ. He knew that Jesus wasn’t approved of by many of the affluent in the Jewish community. But, he comes anyway. And why? Because he also knows that only Jesus can help him. Nobody else could, or would, help.
   Very often it is the call of necessity that drives a man to Christ. The prayer is that the necessity is not so dire as it was in the case of this man. It is far better to turn to the Savior while he is easily found than to wait until tragedy strikes.

Deuteronomy 1:1-2:37

1 John 5:1 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for the Bible. I am so glad to live in a country where we can have church and the Bible and worship freely. May we never lose sight of your blessings! You are worthy of every moment in service to you. We will never find that we can out give you. If windows were open in heaven, they could not even handle all of your blessesngs. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for several people who will be traveling soon. Pray for a woman recovering from surgery.

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