John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places

Lord God my Father,

You made me unique in your image and desire. Release me from my individual way and allow me to adhere to your way with all I am. I wish to represent you well and give you glory in all things. Give me your Peace and strength to live past my desire and in yours as you desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen