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New to the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion? Start with Day 1!

Take this time to enjoy a closer walk with God. Read a short devotion and a selected Bible verse each day.

It’s Day 16 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.

DEVOTION

It was September of 1992. In my arms I held my two-month-old baby boy. I started going to church during my pregnancy. However, I felt like I didn’t deserve to be there. After all, in December of 1990, I knew I had committed the unpardonable sin – and there was no way God could forgive me for what I had done, or so I thought. How could He – when I couldn’t forgive myself?

Besides, I deserved the life I had up until I gave birth to that precious baby. My then-husband and I experienced a very volatile relationship – actions rendered unto me, I thought I deserved.  But on that Autumn day in 1992, I held a little baby, and talked to God for the first time in years.

“Thank You so much for my little boy. I don’t deserve him, I thank You.”

Then, for the first time, I heard His still, small voice speak to the depths of my heart.

“Do you love that little baby?”

Ashamedly, I said haughtily, “Well, yeah, I just thanked You for him, didn’t I?”

“If you thought it would save His life, would you give up your life for him?”

“In a heartbeat, yes.”

Then, with a firm voice, He said, “Then what do you think I did for you?”

For the first time, I understood: If I would have been the only person on this planet, the sacrifice He made on the cross was for me – His child that He loved endlessly. I placed my baby in his bassinet, got on my knees and said, “Please – forgive me, Father – I never knew or understood, until now.”

PRAYER

Prayer: Father, thank You for seeking us out when we were blind to Your grace and mercy. Thank You for Your amazing love and forgiveness. Amen.

VERSE

Verse Psalm 51:1-2 (NIV)

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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.