Saturday, April 4, 2015

A to Z Devotion: D is for Devotion

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"And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27

Devotion - love, loyalty, enthusiasm for God, worship, prayers

 I admit that I was not always devoted to God. I have believed in Jesus my whole life, but I didn't really know or follow Him. It wasn't until our church did 40 Days of Purpose that I started to understand and do God's will. Clumsily, like a child, I started with church skits and then co-led several women's retreats. Later, I directed plays, and more recently I've been leading Bible studies and writing devotions. God has taught me through each experience, using one to build on another. I am amazed at God's tender, patient teaching!

God continues to work in me, pushing me to love more and to step out in faith more. I am still a work in progress, but because of God's faithfulness and love, I am devoted to Him.

"We love him, because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19

 Father, draw me ever closer. Let my devotion show. Let others see You in me.  In Jesus' name. Amen.

 What does devotion to God mean to you?
 
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12 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    The way one's life is lived. Thanks so much for your visit.

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    1. Dawn M. HamsherApril 4, 2015 at 2:49 PM

      I agree, Carole Anne. Lived well, good and faithful servant.

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  2. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Hi! I'm Linda with Pam's Unconventional Alliance. This is really quite beautiful. Good luck on the Challenge!
    www.publishingbones.com

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    1. Dawn M. HamsherApril 4, 2015 at 2:50 PM

      Hi Linda! Thank you! Great to have you stop by and comment!

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  3. Lily WhalenApril 4, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Following wholeheartedly after Him! Like you, I am a work in progress. Isn't everyone?

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    1. Dawn M. HamsherApril 4, 2015 at 2:51 PM

      Susan, Yes, we are and I am thankful that even when I take two steps backwards, He is there to gently bring me back on the path.

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  4. Claire AnnetteApril 4, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Lovely post.
    Have a blessed Easter!
    (popping in from Pam's Unconventional Alliance for the a-z blog challenge.)

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    1. Dawn M. HamsherApril 4, 2015 at 8:33 PM

      Hi Claire. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Easter to you too!

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  5. Karen Jones GowenApril 5, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    To me following Christ means seeking out his will for me and then doing it. Sounds easier than it is LOL. Really enjoyed this faith-based post, I'll visit again for more inspiration!

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  6. Dawn M. HamsherApril 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Karen, Thanks so much for sharing and for stopping by! Blessings!

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  7. MariaApril 5, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Devotion is something I am learning at the moment. I am starting with another "D" word - Discipline.

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    1. Dawn M. HamsherApril 6, 2015 at 6:28 AM

      Maria, I am still learning it too. It will probably take us a lifetime to learn it.

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