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 22nd 2026

Day 1 

Mark 2:1–4 (NLT)

Big idea:

The friends who bring the paralyzed man to Jesus refuse to let obstacles determine the outcome. Their faith is not impressive because they say the right thing or know the right answers. It is impressive because they are determined to act. They believe Jesus is worth the effort, the risk, and the inconvenience. True faith often reveals itself not in what we say we believe, but in what we are willing to do to bring ourselves—and others—before Jesus.

Reflection questions:

• What obstacles most often keep me from bringing my needs to Jesus?
• Whose faith has helped carry me when my own faith felt weak?
• Who might God be calling me to carry toward Jesus right now?

Prayer:

Jesus, I want to have a faith that is rooted in action and not just speech. I want to take clear and tangible steps in living out my faith for you. Please help me to live a life defined by my faith and help me to point others to you as well. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 2 

Mark 2:5 (NLT)

Big idea:

Before healing the man’s body, Jesus speaks to his soul: “Your sins are forgiven.” The crowd expected physical restoration, but Jesus reveals a deeper priority. Our greatest problem is not what limits us outwardly but what separates us inwardly from God. Jesus sees beneath the surface and responds with grace that restores what matters most.

Reflection questions:

• How do I usually define my most urgent needs?
• Do I trust Jesus to address what is going on in my heart, not just surface struggles?
• How does forgiveness shape the way I understand healing and wholeness?

Prayer:

Jesus, I want you to change my heart and not just my circumstances. Too often I focus on what I need tangibly and not enough on what I need spiritually. Show me the areas of my heart that need to change and heal me from the inside out. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 3 

Mark 2:6–10 (NLT)

Big idea:

The scribes are correct in one sense—only God can forgive sins. What they fail to see is that God is standing right in front of them. Jesus does not avoid their doubts; He confronts them by revealing His divine authority. This moment forces a decision: Jesus is either guilty of blasphemy or worthy of worship.

Reflection questions:

• What assumptions about Jesus might I still need to surrender?
• How do I respond when Jesus’ authority challenges my understanding?
• Do I relate to Jesus more as a teacher—or as Lord?

Prayer:

Jesus, I want to see you for who you really are. Please help my assumptions about you or false perspectives of you to fall away as I pursue you. I want you to be the Lord of my life. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 4 

Mark 2:11–12 (NLT)

Big idea:

Jesus’ command is simple and powerful: “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home.” The man’s obedience demonstrates trust, and his healing glorifies God publicly. Forgiveness leads to transformation, and transformation leads to testimony. Life with Jesus is never meant to remain hidden.

Reflection questions:

• Where might Jesus be calling me to respond in obedience?
• How has Jesus changed my life in ways others can see?
• What would it look like for my faith to visibly glorify God?

Pray:

Jesus, I want to be obedient to you. Thank you for the ways you have changed my life. Please help my faith in you to be visible to those around me. Not so that they will notice me but so they will recognize you. Amen. *Pray for your One*