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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 22 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.

DEVOTION

In the early 1900’s, a phrase became popular among Christians following the release of a novel in 1896 by Charles Sheldon entitled, “In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?” A little over 100 years following the publication of the novel, the phrase made a resurgence amongst Christians with the release of the hit song, “What Would Jesus Do?” in 1998 by Christian rock band Big Tent Revival.

That song sparked something within me. How could I live my life more intentionally for Christ? If Jesus wouldn’t watch a certain type of movie, should I? If Jesus loved the homeless and downtrodden, shouldn’t I? If someone cut Jesus off in traffic, would He cuss them out, or would He extend grace? If something didn’t sit right in my spirit, I started to question my motives. Was my emotion in a given situation Christ-like? If not, how could I change to be more like Jesus?

I wish I could say everything I said or did from that point onward was run through the “Christ-like litmus test” before I said or did anything. Unfortunately, that is not the case. However, we serve a God that, when we realize we have fallen short of the mark, He is faithful to forgive us. So, what would Jesus do? Considering He gave His life for us as an atonement for our sins, it can only be fair to give our lives for the One who gave us life-everlasting.

PRAYER

Prayer: Jesus, You gave Your all to assure that we could enjoy the splendor of Heaven. Help us to live a life that honors Your sacrifice. Amen.

VERSE

Verse 2 Corinthians 13:5 (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.