Lent week2 Wednesday

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.

Wilderness wanderers usually know what it is to feel lonely and hopeless; disillusionment, discouragement and a sense of abandonment can so easily set in as we seek ways to get out of our desolate place. It is a natural human emotion to cry out for help and relief, too long for such days in the desert place to cease. The Hebrew word for 'desert' means 'place of speaking'. When we feel abandoned, God always finds a way to reassure us of His presence and speak to us.

Lent Spiritual Prompt

Can you recall times of struggle or drought where you also experienced moments of encouragement or felt close to God? Did you believe God "watched over your journey through this vast wilder-ness." Deuteronomy 2:7

Pray

Gracious God, you've led me to this wilderness to heal me, change me, and reveal yourself to me. I trust in your plan for me as well as your willingness and ability to provide for me here.

I don't want to doubt your presence. You've led me here to reveal yourself to me. You are helping me exercise my spiritual muscles in discerning your voice in new ways.

Loving God, I struggle to hear that gentle whisper you're teaching me to listen for. Open my eyes to recognise you in the ordinary as well as in the extraordinary.