Have you ever felt a deep longing for something more than this world can offer? This is the feeling expressed by the psalmist in Psalm 42:2, where he says, “Athirst is my soul for the living God. When shall I go and behold the face of God?”. This psalm encapsulates a deep longing, a hunger for connection beyond the mundane. It speaks to the human desire to seek something greater, to encounter the divine face-to-face, and to be nourished by that encounter.
Yet, amidst this yearning, there’s a playful impatience, a childlike eagerness asking, “When will I finally get to see God?” It’s a reminder to embrace our spiritual thirst and eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of our soul’s longing. As we ponder this, let’s playfully ask ourselves, “How can we quench this divine thirst in our everyday lives?” Let’s pray for the courage to seek and the patience to wait, knowing that the encounter with the living God is worth every moment of anticipation.
Remember to take a moment today to reflect on your own spiritual journey and the yearning for connection with the divine.
Ask Yourself
What steps can I take to nurture my spiritual thirst and deepen my sense of connection with the living God?
Let Us Pray
Loving God, in our thirst for meaning and connection, may we find solace in the journey towards beholding Your face and experiencing Your presence. Amen.
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Today’s verse is the Responsorial Psalm for Monday of the Third Week of Lent. It is part of our blog series called “Lenten Psalms“.