Here’s a mixture of words and an image – taken from my book The Animal Lover’s Daily Prayer Book – that reminds us of the simple but demanding challenge at the heart of Lent.
It’s hard to resist, Lord,
the promise of immediate pleasure,
instant gratification,
but you offer eternal sustenance,
nourishing deep within.
Teach me to long for what truly satisfies –
to hunger, above all, for you.
Amen.