“I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be cleansed from all your impurities… and I will place My Spirit within you” (Ezekiel 36:25, 27).
How has your Lenten fasting journey been so far? What do you notice within yourself as you experience the absence of what you have given up? If we take a closer look, we often find a blend of emotions and reactions.
Sometimes, when we sense a longing in one area, we try to compensate for it elsewhere, avoiding the discomfort rather than sitting with it. Alternatively, we may choose to suppress the ache, pushing through it without truly reflecting on what it reveals about our hearts, what it is inviting us to see and understand more deeply.
In this fasting journey, you may be uncovering areas of your heart that are fragile and in need of God’s love and truth. Our hearts are always speaking to us, offering insights into the deeper parts of our lives. What has fasting shown you about your own tendencies?
Jesus, may my hunger today draw me closer to You. May my longings lead me to seek You, so that You may fill me with your spirit. Amen.
