Ruth Haley Barton

The Question Jesus Asked Most

When he was here on earth, Jesus routinely asked people questions that helped them get in touch with their desire and name it in his presence. He often brought focus and clarity to spiritual conversations by asking some version of the question, “What do you want? What do you want me to do for you?” Such questions had the power to elicit deeply honest reflection in the person to whom they were addressed, and it opened the way for them to get on a new path of health, hope and healing.

So what about you? What longings and desires are you aware of right now? How does it feel to be invited to pay attention to these inner realities as fuel for your spiritual journey?