THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 14TH APRIL 2025, MONDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 14th April 2025 written by Gwen Spiess (Texas, USA)
TOPIC: Always Welcome
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Today’s Reading
Psalm 36:5-12
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. – Psalm 36:7 (NRSVUE)
We adopted our cat Henrietta from a local animal shelter. Our previous beloved cat had died, and we were excited to bring home a new pet. As we walked around the shelter looking at the cats, Henrietta reached her paw out of her cage to me as if to say, “Save me!” How could I not choose her? However, Henrietta is not the best-behaved cat. She ignores my commands, does whatever she wants whenever she wants to, and refuses to sit in my lap to receive affection from me. Still, I feed and care for her. I love her and welcome her into my arms whenever she decides to come to me.
It occurred to me that Henrietta treats me the same way I sometimes treat God. I sometimes ignore God’s teachings, do what I want instead of what God wants me to do, and I try to do things myself instead of allowing God to help me, love me, and show me the way. I am sure God loves me immeasurably more than I love Henrietta. If I can welcome back my disobedient cat with so much love, I know God will always welcome me back and forgive me.
Today’s Prayer
Faithful God, thank you for loving us and waiting patiently for us to show our love to you. Amen.
Thought for the Day
No matter how often I ignore God, God always welcomes me back.
Prayer Focus
Those who care for animals
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