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 May 31st 2026

Mark 5:1–20 (NLT)

Day 1 — No One Beyond the Reach of Jesus

Mark 5:1–5 (NLT)

Big idea:

The man living among the tombs is isolated, violent, and completely overwhelmed by the power controlling him. Others had tried to restrain him, but nothing could truly free him. Humanly speaking, his situation appeared hopeless. Yet Jesus intentionally crosses the sea to meet him. Before a word is spoken, we are reminded that no person is too broken, too far gone, or too bound for Christ to reach. Jesus moves toward places and people others avoid, bringing hope where despair seems final.

Reflection questions:

• Are there areas of brokenness in my life that feel beyond hope or change?
• Do I truly believe Jesus is able to meet people in their deepest bondage?
• How do I tend to view people whose struggles seem overwhelming or messy?

Prayer: Jesus, help me to see people the way you see people. The man in this passage would have been easy for you to avoid but you set him free. Please help me to see the people who need to see you through me today. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 2 — Jesus Has Authority Over Darkness

Mark 5:6–13 (NLT)

Big idea:

The demons immediately recognize Jesus’ authority and submit to His command. What no human effort could overcome is effortlessly subject to Christ. This encounter reminds us that spiritual darkness is real, but it is not ultimate. Jesus is not threatened or intimidated by evil. His authority is complete. In moments when fear, temptation, or spiritual opposition feel overwhelming, this passage points us back to the power of Christ rather than the strength of our circumstances.

Reflection questions:

• What fears or spiritual struggles most often make me feel powerless?
• Do I live with greater awareness of evil’s presence or of Jesus’ authority over it?
• How might my daily life change if I trusted more fully in Christ’s power?

Prayer: Jesus, please protect me from the evil forces in the world. Help me to have a healthy fear of evil while also having a greater respect for your power and authority. Give me wisdom to avoid fascination with darkness and evil. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 3 — Restored and Made New

Mark 5:14–17 (NLT)

Big idea:

When the people arrive, they find the man “sitting there fully clothed and perfectly sane.” Jesus has completely restored what evil had destroyed. Yet instead of rejoicing, the crowd becomes afraid and asks Jesus to leave. Sometimes people are more comfortable with familiar brokenness than with the disruptive power of transformation. The work of Jesus often unsettles those who want control or stability on their own terms. Real change forces us to confront who Jesus truly is and whether we are willing to surrender to Him.

Reflection questions:

• Are there ways I resist the changes Jesus wants to bring into my life?
• Have I become comfortable with patterns that Jesus wants to heal or transform?
• What does genuine spiritual restoration look like for me right now?

Prayer: Jesus, I want to continually be made new in you. Please help me to avoid being comfortable in my sin. I want to embrace the new life you have created in me. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 4 — Sent to Tell What Jesus Has Done

Mark 5:18–20 (NLT)

Big idea:

The healed man begs to go with Jesus, but instead Jesus sends him home with a mission: “Tell them everything the Lord has done for you.” His restored life becomes a testimony to God’s mercy. Not everyone is called to travel far, but every believer is called to speak honestly about the grace they have received. Personal testimony is powerful because it points beyond ourselves to the compassion and transforming work of Christ.

Reflection questions:

• How comfortable am I sharing what Jesus has done in my life?
• Have I forgotten ways God has shown me mercy and restoration?
• Who in my life might need to hear about the hope and grace of Jesus?

Prayer: Jesus, I want to share the ways you have blessed me and shown me mercy. Help me to live in light of these things and share them with those around me. Give me opportunities to share how good you are with those who need to hear this truth today. Amen. *Pray for your One*