Lenten Devotion - March 23, 2025

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Devotion: "O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." The psalmist's words capture that deep, primal longing we all feel—a thirst that only God can quench.

Like parched ground that cracks open, waiting for rain, our lives often reveal a profound thirst for something more. We try to satisfy it with achievement, relationships, or possessions, but the soul knows what it truly needs. The psalmist found that satisfaction in God's presence, declaring "My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast."

What are you thirsting for today? Where have you been looking for satisfaction? True fruitfulness begins with recognizing our deepest need—not just for what God gives, but for God's very presence. When we root ourselves in this relationship, everything else finds its proper place.

Daily Action Steps:

  1. Sit quietly for five minutes, focusing on your thirst for God's presence rather than specific answers or outcomes.
  2. Drink a glass of water mindfully, using it as a physical reminder of your spiritual thirst.
  3. Identify one way you'll intentionally seek God's presence today.

Prayer: God of abundance, my soul thirsts for you. When I chase after lesser things, gently draw me back to your presence. Satisfy me with your love that I might bear fruit that nourishes others. Amen.

Breath Prayer: (Inhale) My soul thirsts... (Exhale) for you, O God.

Suggested Image: A desert plant blooming despite harsh conditions, representing life and beauty that emerges from relationship with God even in difficult circumstances.

Location: Monroe, OH, USA

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