Spending time in God's word at least 4 days a week can have a major impact in our spiritual lives. It impacts our loneliness, the way we interact with people around us, our ability to overcome temptation, and our willingness to share our faith.

Each week we will upload 4 devotionals based on the sermon from that week. Our goal is to have everyone connected to GFC digging into God's word at least 4 days per week to see how God will grow each of us as we grow closer to him. You can also access these devotionals on the Bible App using the QR code in the graphic below!

Weekly GFC Devotionals

Week of February 15th 2026

Day 1 — Authority That Amazes

Mark 1:21–28

Big idea:

When Jesus teaches in the synagogue, people immediately recognize that His authority is unlike anything they have heard before. His words carry power, and His authority is confirmed when He commands an unclean spirit to leave. Unlike the scribes, Jesus does not rely on borrowed authority—He speaks as the One who has it. This moment reveals that the kingdom of God advances not merely through ideas, but through the presence and power of the King.

Reflection questions:

• How do I respond to Jesus’ authority in my life—amazement, resistance, or obedience?
• In what areas do I treat Jesus’ words as advice rather than commands?
• What does this passage reveal about the power of Christ over darkness?

Prayer:

Jesus, your power is amazing. Please help me to remember who you are and the power your words carry. Help me to give you full authority in my life, especially areas I struggle to hand over to you. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 2 — Compassion That Moves Toward Need

Mark 1:29–34

Big idea:

Immediately after leaving the synagogue, Jesus enters an ordinary home and responds tenderly to personal need. He heals Simon’s mother-in-law and later welcomes the crowds who bring the sick and oppressed. This passage shows that Jesus’ authority is matched by compassion—He is not distant or selective. The same power that silences demons is present in quiet acts of care and restoration.

Reflection questions:

• Where do I need to trust Jesus with personal or private struggles?
• How does Jesus’ compassion challenge the way I respond to others’ needs?
• How can I be more open to “inconveniences” in my life that might be opportunities to share the love of Jesus with others?

Prayer:

Jesus, thank you for caring for even my smallest need. I ask you to help me remember not to rely on myself but to carry my burdens to you. Please help me be ready to show the same kind of compassion to others that you have shown to me. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 3 — Solitude Before Service

Mark 1:35–39

Big idea:

Before dawn, while demands press in from every direction, Jesus withdraws to pray. His time alone with the Father refuels His mission and strengthens His connection to God. Rather than being driven by popularity or pressure, Jesus moves forward in obedience. This passage reveals that intimacy with God fuels effective ministry and guards our hearts from distraction.

Reflection questions:

• How do I usually respond to busyness and pressure?
• What rhythms of prayer would help me stay connected to God’s purpose for my life?
• Where might God be inviting me to choose a faithfulness no one sees over visibility everyone will see?

Prayer:

Jesus, this life can be crazy and sometimes it feels like I’m going 100 miles per hour everyday. I know I need time and space to be with you. Help me to prioritize my time with you everyday, to slow down and connect with you over running in every direction. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 4 — Willing to Touch the Unclean

Mark 1:40–45

Big idea:

When a man with leprosy approaches Jesus, he risks rejection and punishment—but Jesus responds with compassion and touch. By touching the unclean, Jesus reverses expectations: instead of becoming defiled, He brings healing. This moment foreshadows the heart of the gospel—Jesus willingly bears our uncleanness so that we might be made whole.

Reflection questions:

• Where do I hesitate to bring my brokenness to Jesus?
• How does Jesus’ willingness to touch the unclean reshape my understanding of grace?
• Who might God be calling me to move toward rather than avoid?

Prayer:

Jesus, I want you to heal my brokenness. It’s much easier to hide my pain than putting it out in the open, but I know you can bear my burdens. Please give me a heart of compassion toward others who need to feel your presence this week. Amen. *Pray for your One*