Lenten Devotion - Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025


Scripture: Luke 22:1–6 (Judas agrees to betray Jesus)

Devotion:
Judas agrees to betray Jesus. It’s a heartbreaking moment—one of the twelve, someone close, someone trusted. This is betrayal from the inside.

We all know what it’s like to be disappointed by those we love. We also know the moments when we have betrayed trust—our own or someone else’s. Holy Week doesn’t shy away from these shadows. It invites us to bring them into the light.

The path to wholeness includes honesty. Naming our betrayals is the beginning of transformation—not shame, but healing. Jesus faces betrayal not with revenge, but with surrender. There is grace even here.

Action Steps:

  • Write down something you regret but haven’t talked to God about. Bring it into prayer.
  • Ask forgiveness from someone if needed. If you’re not ready, pray for the courage to move toward healing.
  • Remember: God can use even your deepest wounds to lead you toward growth.

Prayer:
God of mercy, thank You for meeting me in the parts of my story I want to hide. Teach me that nothing is beyond Your grace. Amen.

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Even here…

Exhale: You forgive. 

Location: Monroe, OH, USA

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