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

DEVOTION

In 1992, a book written by Gary Chapman gained much popularity. “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” delved into how we as humans express and receive love. In the book, it also said that a person could have more than one “love language,” which included: acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, and physical touch.

While embarking on ministry opportunities, it’s been a habit of mine to utilize the love languages to give to others. When I encounter a person in mourning, I will hug that person – or just sit there and hold their hand. Some ministries need monetary gifts. Tending to the nursery, providing meals, teaching children, making sure the words are on the screen during worship – those are just a few acts of service within the church.

Staying overnight in a church building with the homeless, answering phones after-hours at the local pregnancy, being part of a prison ministry, or doing repairs at an elderly person’s home are ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus outside of the four walls of a church.  Sometimes, complimenting a stranger in the store are ways to give words of affirmation.

Whatever you do unto the Lord for another human being, from a comforting smile to the young mother burdened by a crying child – to serving a meal to the downtrodden – you are doing more for the kingdom of God than you could ever hope to imagine. So, be the love, the hands, the feet of Jesus, wherever you go. You may be the only Jesus a person may ever experience. Make it a good one.

PRAYER

Prayer: Lord, where ever I go, whatever I do, help me to extend grace, love and mercy as Your representative. Amen.

VERSE

Verse Matthew 25:40 (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.