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Rising Together Scripture: Mark 2:3-4 (NRSV) “Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof…” Sometimes healing doesn’t come through our strength—but through the strength of our community. The paralyzed man in Mark’s Gospel had friends who carried him, dug through a roof, and lowered him to Jesus. That’s what love looks like in action. We’re not meant to heal alone. Whether you’re the one on the mat or the one doing the carrying, we all need each other. Healing is not only personal—it’s communal. Who’s carrying you right now? And who might need you to carry them? Action Steps: Identify your people. Text or call someone who has helped carry you in a tough season. Thank them. Be a lifter. Reach out to someone you know is hurting and offer to walk alongside them. Break the roof. Look for a way your church or small group can remove barriers for othe...

  Day 3 – Friday, March 7, 2025 Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 Devotion: In Mark 2, we read the story of a group of friends who bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. Unable to get through the crowd, they tear through the roof and lower their friend down. Jesus sees their faith and not only heals the man but forgives his sins. This story is a reminder that we are not meant to journey through life alone. When we feel stuck—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—sometimes we need others to carry us to a place of healing. And when we see others struggling, we are called to do whatever it takes to bring them closer to love and wholeness. Who are the people who have carried you when you couldn’t walk alone? And who might need you to carry them today? Healing often happens in community, where faith and compassion come together. Daily Action Steps: Reach out to someone who has supported you and express your gratitude. Identify someone in your life who is struggling and find a ...