Day Twenty-One: Seeking the Lord with All Our Hearts
Friday, Third Week of Lent
Scripture Passage:
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
Opening Reflection
Our hearts are restless until they rest in God. We often chase after worldly pursuits, believing they will satisfy us, yet true fulfillment is found only in seeking the Lord. The season of Lent is an invitation to reorient our desires and place God at the center of our lives. When we seek Him with sincerity, He never hides Himself but lovingly draws us closer.
Meditative Reflection
Throughout Scripture, God promises that those who seek Him with an open heart will surely find Him. This search requires more than occasional prayers or fleeting moments of devotion—it demands our whole being. The Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-26) sought satisfaction in earthly relationships, but her soul remained thirsty. When she encountered Jesus, the living water, her heart was transformed.
In our own lives, we may be searching for meaning in success, possessions, or approval, only to realize that nothing can take the place of God. Lent calls us to examine what we truly desire. Are we seeking God above all else, or are we distracted by lesser things? The Lord does not force Himself upon us; He waits for us to come to Him with open hearts. When we do, He fills us with His peace and love.
Reflection Questions
What distractions keep me from seeking God fully? In what ways do I place other desires above my relationship with Him? How can I deepen my longing for the Lord?
Lenten Question
Q: How can we seek God more deeply in our daily lives?
A: We seek God by prioritizing prayer, reading Scripture, participating in the sacraments, and practicing acts of love and mercy. A heart that truly longs for God makes Him the foundation of daily life.
Lenten Action
Spend at least 15 minutes in silent prayer today, asking God to remove any distractions that keep you from seeking Him fully.
Concluding Prayer
Loving Father, You have placed a longing for You within my heart. Help me to seek You with my whole being and not be led astray by the empty promises of the world. Fill me with Your presence and draw me ever closer to You. May my heart find its true rest in You alone. Amen.
Resources for Lenten Prayers and Reflections:
Daily Saints and Reflections | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/
Lenten Reflections | EWTN | https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/reflections/lent
Lenten Prayers and Daily Reflections | My Catholic Life | https://mycatholic.life/lent-prayers-reflections/