“They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, and he had his dwelling among the tombs” (Mark 5:1-3a).
From one storm to another is often what we experience. In faith we see that there are many storms around us because we do not fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities and the forces of darkness, Do not be afraid, but meet each circumstance as an opportunity to live out the faith our Lord gives you, see the appointment He has made in every circumstance for your faith to be shared, and to grow in you the likeness of Christ.
Gracious Lord, I want calm to settle upon my life, but it often seems as though one thing after another keeps getting in my way. Help me to look to You knowing that You have appointments for me every step of the way. There is nothing that can happen apart from Your leading. Guide me, dear Jesus, to see that You alone are the way, truth, and life; and that You will bring me to where I need to be.
Guide me, Good Shepherd, to walk the path You set before me. Help me to learn the lessons You give and live, by grace through faith, according to Your leading. No matter the circumstance, help me to keep my eyes upon You. You know all that I need. Intercede before the Father on my behalf that in faith I would learn to be faithful in every circumstance. Guide me according to the Father’s will in all things. Amen.
