Day 4 - March 8, 2025
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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 4 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.
DEVOTION
I’ve been married almost 27 years. In that time, my husband and I have been busy with a myriad of tasks which can draw us away from each other. Even while working on common goals, we can become so focused on the task at hand, that we forget to connect with each other.
In those times, one of us needs to stop and say, “Hey, I miss you. I need to talk with you and make sure we’re still on the same page in this relationship. Come away – alone – with me.”
As the bride of Christ, it’s easy to be so concerned about our earthly spouse, our children, the bank account and the job, that we can forget to have that quiet time with the Bridegroom. Then, the noise of the day becomes a cacophony in our minds, causing anxiousness and doubt that our Lord actually cares about what is happening in our lives. But in those moments, He is calling to us and saying, “Hey, I miss you. I need to talk with you and make sure we’re still on the same page in this relationship. Come away – alone – with me.”
When I was a teenager, I’d climb out of my bedroom, onto the porch roof, to be alone with God. Then, forest trails or meandering streams became my place of refuge. As a busy mother, a warm shower felt like a huge hug as I’d cry and pour out my heart to God. Tears and water combined, flowing down the drain, along with my troubles. Your place of solitude is where you obtain some precious moments with the lover of our soul.
PRAYER
Jesus, lover of my soul, thank You for pursuing me and drawing me to Yourself for special times of solitude with You. Amen.
VERSE
Verse Luke 5:16 (NIV)
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