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

DEVOTION

As a young mom, I longed for time alone with God. Our small apartment provided few options for quiet and solitude. I tried getting up an hour before the kids and staying up late after my family went to bed. But the kids inevitably woke up early, or my husband stayed up watching sports highlights.

In desperation, I read Scripture while in the bathtub, my only time alone. But little, chubby fingers reaching under the door and the “Mommy?” on the other side banished serenity—and spirituality.

Finally, I prayed, “Lord, help! Please show me when I can meet with you in peace.”

His answer came through Mark 1:35: “Very early in the morning…”

Meeting with God took discipline, faith, and time. But God has met me in that quiet, sacred space ever since, making it both a cherished practice and a lifeline of deep communion with Him.

Our lives are filled with chaotic, overcrowded schedules and demands. There is little time to think, pray, or spend time alone with Jesus. Yet, none of us have more pressing tasks or less time to do them than Jesus did during His ministry.

If you are struggling to find the space to meet with God, will you ask Him when He would like to meet with you? We try to fit God into our schedules, but what rewarding new rhythm might He reveal if we ask Him? God invites us to step into His holy place for deep, living communion and rest, where the rewards eclipse any cost.

PRAYER

Lord, help! Please let me know when I can meet with you in peace. Help me to fit my schedule around our time together, not my busy schedule around our time together. Amen.

VERSE

Verse Mark 1:35 (NIV)

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AUTHOR

• Bethany Macklin

  For two decades, Bethany has explored the power of God's attributes to anchor faith through life's fiercest storms. A contributor to Focus on the Family, in(courage), and K-LOVE Radio’s Faith Blog, her Bible study book, "God's Heart, My Harbor" breathes hope into weary hearts. Connect with Bethany to receive bi-monthly servings of faith-building devotions featured in her newsletter.

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