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

It’s Day 25 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.

DEVOTION

When I was a teenager, while I loved God, the thought of eternity was unfathomable to me. How does one measure the concept of “forever worshipping God?” My octogenarian grandmother had a more concrete view of things. “The more you know Him, the less you worry about all of this,” Gram said, her hand making a sweeping motion around the room.

It seemed easy to concentrate on God and all things eternal with one child. And then, I got remarried. And then, we had three more children. Sometimes your own walk can take an unexpected detour when your heart’s desire is to try to make sure everyone else is physically and spiritually intact.

I became concerned whether I was “doing it right” regarding the raising of our children. I knew I was far from perfect, and so I was afraid I’d “mess up” my young brood.  A verse in Psalms 69:6 became my prayer: “Let not those who wait for You, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed because of me; Let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel.”

Now, our children are grown. And as I look back upon our lives together, I see where God’s hand was so present. He took care of us through so many trials. The biggest triumphs were when I didn’t worry, but turned it all over to Him. And even though I want to remain here on earth as long as the Lord allows, I also look forward to the day when He says to me, “You’ve completed the tasks I’ve assigned to you. Come, spend eternity with Me.”

PRAYER

Prayer: Jesus, eternity is just a heartbeat away. Help us to keep our focus upon You, and know that Heaven is our true home – not here. Amen.

VERSE

Verse Colossians 3:1-2 (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.