John 1:35-39 | The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon.
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.