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The Search That Satisfies

Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza, CEO of Prison Fellowship.

Good morning.

It’s amazing to think how much technology has advanced within just a few decades. On this day in 1997, the domain name google.com was registered. What began as a simple search engine has grown into one of the most influential tools in modern life. It’s claimed that 9.5 million searches are made every minute. “To Google” has even become a verb, so common is our habit of turning to it whenever we need information. And now, with the rise of artificial intelligence, our ability to search, learn, and discover is expanding faster than ever before.

We live in a world that is constantly searching – looking for information, for connection, for meaning. Yet the deepest questions of life cannot truly be answered by a search engine. Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? These aren’t questions of data but of the heart. And the Bible reminds us that the one who holds the answers is God Himself.

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God speaks this promise: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart”. Jesus assures us that those who seek will find. Unlike an internet search, which can return countless results of varying accuracy, the search for God leads us directly to truth. In Him we discover love, forgiveness, guidance, and purpose.

Perhaps today, as we type questions into search boxes and scroll through results, we might be reminded of the greater search - the one for God Himself.

Lord, thank you that when we search for you, you promise to be found. Help us to seek you above all else, to know your love, and to live with the purpose you give. Amen.

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