09/07/2026
“Determined to Reach Jesus”
Day 1: When You've Spent Everything Mark 5:25-26
There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from doing everything right and still seeing no results. The woman in Mark 5 didn't sit on her hands; she "endured much at the hands of many physicians" and "spent all that she had" (Mark 5:25-26 AMP). She was active, diligent, and proactive—but she still hit a wall.
Many of us know this feeling. We’ve prayed, we’ve served, we’ve tithed, and we’ve tried to fix the broken areas of our lives, yet the problem remains. But notice this: her exhaustion wasn't the end of her story; it was the setup. When your own resources run dry, you stop relying on yourself and start relying on Him.
Reflection: What area of your life have you been trying to fix in your own strength? How can you surrender that "spent" place to God today?