Cherished Possession

Canon S45

"They went into the town of Capernaum and Jesus began to teach in the synagogue during the sabbath assemblies. The people were astonished at the way he taught, for he spoke as one having authority and not like the teachers of the Law.

"It happened that a man with an evil spirit was in their synagogue and he shouted, 'What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: You are the Holy One of God.' Then Jesus faced him and said with authority, 'Be silent and come out of this man!' The evil spirit shook the man violently and, with a loud shriek, came out of him.

"All the people were astonished and they wondered, 'What is this? With what authority he preaches! He even orders evil spirits and they obey him!' And Jesus' fame spread throughout all the country of Galilee."

MARK 1:21-28

"Father, may I know when and what to hold on to.
Help me to realize that everything I possess right now
is only temporary.
I pray that I may be detached from material things
and instead be content with what I have."

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