In your presence there is fullness of joy. ~Psalm 16:11
The Lenten 40, Day 33
When was the last time you heard someone say, “Im so full!”? Most likely, the comment was made regrettably at the end of a huge meal – or after downing a rich and formidably sized dessert.
We are so fortunate to live in the land of plenty. And yet, we are never totally satisfied with our lives, always searching for something more.
Why do we feel so empty when we have so much?
This week’s readings in 40 Days to a Closer Walk With God encourage us to find abundance in our centering prayer time with the Lord. Each day’s Scripture reference makes it clear:
Day 29 Walk in newness of life. ~Romans 6:4
Day 30 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. ~1Thessalonians 5:16-17
Day 31 O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you. ~Psalm 63:1
Day 32 I love you. ~John 21:17
During this Lenten journey of stillness and contemplation, we are encouraged to be exquisitely aware of God’s presence in all things and all people – at each and every moment of our day. Keeping Christ at the center of our lives, the ordinary becomes sacred.
As we empty ourselves in quiet prayer, we make room for Him to enter – and He begins to transform us from within. God never stops yearning for us to turn to Him!
Muyskens writes, If Christ is your copilot, try changing seats. Once we give our consent, we enter into a new way of life.
I believe that everyone is seeking fulfillment – and would welcome a “filling station” that would provide direction for their restless spirits.
Sitting with God every day satisfies our thirst, refreshing our souls with His generous love.
Imagine how different our days would be if we had our cups filled by Christ first thing in the morning. ~Beth Moore
Wouldn’t it be fabulous to one day be able to say, “I’m so full…of joy!” No regrets here…only the deep satisfaction and peace that come from a commitment to walk with God.
If you haven’t tried being present to God, even for a few minutes each day, now is the time.
Our ravenous appetites are fully satisfied by Him…
Today’s Lectio – Psalm 16
My Word – REFUGE MyPhrase – YOU MAKE KNOWN TO ME THE PATH OF LIFE
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Toni, you will appreciate that during lent I have been “training myself” into the habit of being with Jesus all the time… by carrying around a photograph I took of my favorite painting of Jesus and setting it out in view in whatever room I am in. Every time I look a the image, I silently say Thank you Jesus, for being with me…
What a beautiful idea, Susan!