The Second Saturday of Lent

February 16, 2008

AS THE DEER

As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longs after you.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.

Refrain
You alone are my strength, my shield; to you alone may my spirit yield.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.

I want you more than gold or silver. Only you can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye. (Refrain)

You're my friend and you're my brother, even though you are a king.
I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. (Refrain)

Text: Michael Joncas
Used by permission  © 1996 GIA Publications, Inc.

My husband and I did not know one another as children. Yet our childhoods mirrored one another in many ways. We both attended camp nearly every summer. We spent that one week away from our homes and, most of all, our parents. We felt a little more freedom than usual. We grew as individuals. 

During those weeks away from home, we made new friends. We looked forward to seeing these friends each summer, and we just knew that these friendships would last a lifetime. 

At camp, we also grew in our faith in God. While our parents were far away, God was close to our hearts. We learned God would always be there for us. Our personal relationships with God grew stronger and deeper.

During the Lenten season, we are reminded of our childhoods with Easter egg hunts, candy and new church clothes. But we can also reflect on the times in our childhood when we learned what it truly means to have God in our hearts. Although we are older now, we continue to build on the foundation of faith that was laid years ago. With each day, we long to worship you.”

Dear Lord, we pray that during this Lenten season we will grow and build upon our personal relationship with you.   

Dulcinea Rakestraw


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