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Return: A Lenten Devotional
“In returning and rest you shall be saved.”
-Isaiah 30:15
From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture is filled with stories of leaving and returning.
The people of God are often depicted as fickle and easily unsatisfied, at one moment living in intimate union with the Lord only to turn away from this source of life in the name of “freedom” or “autonomy,” believing it to be for their good. And though the names and details are specific to the Bible, this pattern is universal, speaking directly to our lives today.
In Return you will dive deep into these themes of repentance and renewal. You will be invited to explore the forgotten corners of your heart, the places that rarely see the light of day due to the fear, shame, and guilt that lurks in the shadows. Intimidating as this may seem, it is a deeply hopeful journey!
Through daily Scripture readings, devotional reflections, inspirational quotes, and practical points of application, you will be encouraged to hold fast to the hope within you, believing that change is possible and that you can always return to the Lord, no matter how far you have strayed or how distant you feel.
This Lent, you are invited to embrace the struggle and encounter the refreshment of the Lord in the aridness of the desert.
-Isaiah 30:15
From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture is filled with stories of leaving and returning.
The people of God are often depicted as fickle and easily unsatisfied, at one moment living in intimate union with the Lord only to turn away from this source of life in the name of “freedom” or “autonomy,” believing it to be for their good. And though the names and details are specific to the Bible, this pattern is universal, speaking directly to our lives today.
In Return you will dive deep into these themes of repentance and renewal. You will be invited to explore the forgotten corners of your heart, the places that rarely see the light of day due to the fear, shame, and guilt that lurks in the shadows. Intimidating as this may seem, it is a deeply hopeful journey!
Through daily Scripture readings, devotional reflections, inspirational quotes, and practical points of application, you will be encouraged to hold fast to the hope within you, believing that change is possible and that you can always return to the Lord, no matter how far you have strayed or how distant you feel.
This Lent, you are invited to embrace the struggle and encounter the refreshment of the Lord in the aridness of the desert.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2023
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April 11, 2023
I was disappointed that the downloadable pdf was not included this year. I think having to listen without being able to read the text for myself meant that I didn’t get quite as much out of this as I usually do. Dwell’s devotionals are jam packed with deep ideas to chew on, but I couldn’t linger over them as usual by simply listening in the app. I will miss the voice of James though now that Lent is over. What a fantastic narrator!
April 11, 2023
4.5 at least! Really loved this devotional. It was simple, yet very effective at consistently turning my eyes toward Jesus during the lent season
April 10, 2023
This devotional really helps you dwell on the important things for this season. Really helped to keep the main thing the main thing. Recommend highly.
April 12, 2023
Another great devotional from the Dwell team.
April 8, 2024
Read on KU.
I especially enjoyed the Holy Week section of this Lenten devotional and will likely read it again in the future.
I especially enjoyed the Holy Week section of this Lenten devotional and will likely read it again in the future.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews