Lord Jesus, who heals the sick of body and soul, let us not turn you away when we are afraid or uncomfortable with your presence or what you have asked of us, that we would not lose what you offer or the simple goodness of your love and presence with us and would enjoy your companionship and wisdom always, through you who lives and reigns with the Father and Holy Spirit forever in glory. Amen.
‘Then the whole throng of people of the surrounding region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned.’ – Luke 8:37