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

DEVOTION

We had a rule in our house while our children were younger: if you do something wrong—such as eating the top crust off of freshly baked brownies—but willingly come to us with a contrite heart and confess, we won’t punish you severely.

How I wish that brownie-top-eating child had come to me. I warned the children that if no one fessed up, I would throw away the entire batch of brownies. Later, one of my friends said that my husband and I should have eaten the whole batch of brownies in front of the children by ourselves instead of following through with my threat.

We eventually remembered we had a security camera pointed in the direction of the kitchen, and discovered who committed the wrongdoing. Because lying was added to his charge of thievery, a stronger punishment ensued. Don’t worry – I made that child’s favorite cookies the next night, and allowed him only one cookie, and shared the rest with the children who were innocent regarding the brownie fiasco.

How does God deal with His children when we sin? Sin has consequencess. There are times when we hide our wrongdoings from Him. He might not have a security camera to watch our misdeeds playing out, but He knows. And then we wonder why others are reaping benefits from their honest relationship with God, while we reap the bitter harvest of our actions.  The only way to get back on track with God is to confess our sins and ask for forgiveness. And no matter what we’ve done, He is faithful and will forgive us of all unrighteousness.

PRAYER

Thank You for being a good Father who wants us to come to You with everything – including our sins. And thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.

VERSE

Verse 1 John 1:9 (NIV)

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AUTHOR

• Rebecca Jones

  Rebecca Jones is a freelance writer 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 also relishes being referred to by a new title—"Oma." She is owned by her three beautiful kitties -- Shiloh, Fritzie, and Baby -- and plays frisbee 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 has had work published in trade magazines and in 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 books.

  Rebecca has been a freelance newswriter for Morningstar Publications. She has been a freelance writer for web companies and organizations. In addition, she enjoys voice-over work, cake decorating, painting, and oral storytelling.

  Rebecca is Vice-President of Delmarva Christian Writers' Association -- a local writers' group that usually meets the third Saturday of every month at Abundant Life, beginning at 9:00 AM.

  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.