Day 30
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It’s Day 30 of the Gratitude for Every Day 30-Day Devotion.
DEVOTION
Before Wednesday Bible study commences at my church, everyone gets together to share a meal. A different theme is chosen each week; attendees can choose to bring an entrée or dessert or something to drink. Once a month, I tend to bake a cake to celebrate the birthdays of parishioners for that particular month. If I know a particular someone celebrating a birthday that month, I might ask their favorite flavor cake or what design they’d like to see. It warms my heart to hear my fellow attendees’ reactions to a cake covered in buttercream flowers, a buttercream transfer, or cake painting.
But then, following the "oohs" and "ahhs," I wait. More than the design of the cake, I want to know: do you like the taste? That audible, "Mmmm, I love it!" means much more to me than the most beautiful design I could imagine. Yes, I want my creations to look practically perfect; however, I want them to taste better than they look. To hear the satisfaction in someone’s response let’s me know that I’ve done my job to the fullness of its completion.
Every day, God creates. He feeds us, both body and soul. He speaks to us through His Word and in His creation. Each and every day is a masterpiece. We can look good on the outside, but that’s not what matters as much to Him. He longs to give us great and perfect gifts; are we hungry enough to let Him satisfy us? Are you ready to come to the table and be filled?
"Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness."
VERSE
Psalm 107:8-9 (ESV: English Standard Version)
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AUTHOR
Rebecca Jones
Rebecca Jones is a writer and cake decorating enthusiast who lives in Seaford, Delaware with her husband Tim, and her youngest son -- a musically gifted young man named Samuel. She is equally proud of her birds who have flown from the nest: Glenn, Daniel, and Rachel, and loves her role as mother-in-law to Taylor and Conner. She is owned by her three beautiful kitties -- Shiloh, Fritzie, and Baby -- and plays frisbee practically every day with her playmate: a dog named "Ringo."
Rebecca makes her spiritual home at Abundant Life Church, Donovan's Road, Georgetown, where she helps in whichever capacity she is able and available.
Rebecca writes for Morningstar Publications as a freelance newswriter. She also has been a freelance writer for web companies and organizations. In addition, she enjoys voice-over work, as well as oral storytelling.
Rebecca has had work published in trade magazines, as well as the former "Christian Woman" magazine. "Chicken Soup for the Soul" has published stories in two of their books. She has had short stories published in five different published books.
She is currently working on personal writing projects which include two plays, a book, a memoir, and a children's book or two. Rebecca can be reached at rebecca.jones.storyteller@gmail.com.
