Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region.

Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things?9Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’?

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.

Lord God my Father,

Reveal the evil in me that wants you to leave so I won’t grow. Cause me to thirst for you alone and give me clarity of your way. You know my heart and the distractions I carry, bring Peace over my thoughts so your Truth can take hold and cause me to honor you with all I am.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen