This is Week 3 of our 6-week memory challenge to learn Isaiah 12 during Lent.
MEMORIZE THIS WEEK
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 12:3
REFLECTION
We can approach Lent with a feeling of lack, of emptiness. And rightly so. It is a season to empty out our pride, empty out own self-centeredness, empty out our idolatrous tendencies.
But why?
We create the hole so God can refill it with better things, with His things.
God offers us His fullness.
- How do you fill up?
- Do you do it with joy?
- How often do you do it?
God longs to fill us up with His goodness and love, if we’ll come to the well and draw from Him.
His eternal fountain springs forth grace on a daily basis to renew us. We may not always feel Him or be aware of Him or indulge in His presence, but He is always there, always flowing, always available to us.
Soak in this truth as a starting point for your joy this week:
God’s blessings aren’t a stream that can run dry. They are an ever-flowing fountain to saturate your soul.
What brought you joy last week? How do you plan to fill up this week? Share in the comments.
Lisa, actually what brought me joy last week was memorizing scripture! This kept me focused on God through a very hard week of challenges, physical pain and uncertainty. I found reflecting on His word helped me feel secure in His love!
I’m sorry to hear that you had such a hard week, Donna. :( But I’m glad that memorizing these words is helping you cope through it all. We’re blessed that the Lord never leaves us to suffer alone. I’m thankful you are part of our group!