Lent Journey - 2016Sample

LENT IS FOR LONGING DAILY PRAYER REQUEST: Lord, rekindle my longing for you. DAILY THOUGHT: OUR LONGINGS Lent invites us to pay attention to our longings. Jesus asks us as he asked his first disciples, “What do you want?” This question invites us to stop, to consider the longings of our hearts, and to share these with the Lord. We don’t often do this in our fast-paced everyday lives. The consequences are tragic. We rob ourselves of living a life of wonder and depth and passion. We find ourselves skimming along on the surface of life. We miss out on experiencing in-depth relationships with God and with others. Can you see why taking Jesus’ question is so important? DAILY PRACTICE: Begin with your new daily prayer request. Take some time to read slowly the gospel story for the week (John 1: 35–39). Imagine Jesus asking you the same question he asked the two disciples. Listen to the longings of your own heart, find words for them and share them with the Lord. You may also want to be quiet for a few moments to become aware of how the Lord responds to you.