Bible Reading
John 4:13–14
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
Lent invites us to pause and reflect on the things that truly satisfy our souls. Much of life can feel like an endless search for fulfilment—work, possessions, success, or recognition. Yet again and again we discover that these things, while good in themselves, never fully quench our deeper spiritual thirst.
In this encounter with the Samaritan woman, Jesus speaks about living water—a life and hope that comes directly from God. It is not something we earn or achieve; it is a gift we receive. Christ offers a well of grace within us, a steady source of renewal that sustains us even in difficult seasons.
Week four of Lent often marks the point where the journey begins to feel long. Perhaps our enthusiasm fades or the disciplines we set for ourselves become harder to keep. Yet this is precisely when Christ reminds us that faith is not sustained by our own strength alone. God’s grace flows toward us continually.
Today is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and draw again from that living water. Spend a moment with God, remembering that you do not walk this Lenten path alone. The One who calls you is also the One who refreshes you.
Prayer
Loving God,
in the busyness of life we often become thirsty for meaning, hope, and peace.
Help us to come again to Christ, the source of living water.
Refresh our hearts, renew our faith,
and guide us as we continue this Lenten journey.
May your Spirit flow within us and through us,
bringing life to the world around us.
Amen.
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 