Nothing can satisfy
this aching in my heart
this longing in my soul
this desire for love
except for divine union
with the divine creator
the source of all life
the source of the very love
for which I long
why Lord
are we separated
by this flesh
I reach out for you
but cannot hold on
your presence evades me
but for moments so brief
fleeting glimpses
that keep me going
searching
seeking
praying
loving
imperfectly
~Robert Van Valkenburgh
Reflection:
Where in your life do you most feel the longing for God’s presence, and how might that longing draw you deeper into prayer?
Scripture:
“My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God?” — Psalm 42:2 (NRSVCE)
Grappling With Divinity 