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

DEVOTION

While most people equate “giving” with a monetary contribution, it can also mean something else. For example, giving someone a boost of confidence and compassion.

There is a story of a young boy who was both shunned and ridiculed by his small town. His only crime was being born out of wedlock. He hid most of the time, staying home, fearing school, and sitting in the back pew of church trying to remain unseen until he could duck out before the service ended.

One Sunday, enjoying the service too much, perhaps, he lingered too long and got caught in the throng of the exiting congregation. At the door the pastor stopped him and asked, “Who are you, son? Whose boy are you?”

The crushing weight of embarrassment and frustration was about to settle in when the preacher continued with a smile, “Wait a minute…I know who you are…I see the family resemblance. You are a son of God!”

It was that one simple message that changed the path of an entire life. That, added to the preacher’s final declaration, “Boy, you’ve got a great inheritance. Go and claim it.”  That child was Ben Hooper, who went on to be the Governor of Tennessee.

You just never know how powerful your words of encouragement can be when you give them with God’s love.

Be what God has in mind for you.

Never miss an opportunity to give to someone else!

PRAYER

Lord, please help me to remember that I can be generous in my giving, not only through monetary donations, but through the building up of others whose lives may be changed by my actions. Thank you for all the blessings in my life. Help me to bless others daily.
Amen.

VERSE

Verse Luke 6:38 (NIV)

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AUTHOR

• John Riddle

  

  John Riddle is a freelance writer, author, ghostwriter & donut eater who works out of his home office in Bear, Delaware. He is the author of 34 books with a variety of publishers, including titles for Zondervan and Barbour.

  So far, he has self-published 3 books for writers, including The PAC Method For Writers: How Prayer, Attitude And Confidence Can Lead You To A Successful Writing Journey.

  In 2002 he launched “I Love To Write Day” as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th. Visit ilovetowriteday.com to learn more about ILTWD.