Mar 5 • General discussion
“Lord, Empty Me, Fill Me, Use Me.”
These words have been echoing in my mind and heart ever since I heard this simple yet powerful prayer from Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart during the Pray 40 Challenge on the Hallow app this Lent.
Three short lines…
but they hold so much meaning.
The first time I encountered Mother Olga was when she spoke at the National Eucharistic Congress 2024. I remember being deeply struck by her presence — her faith, her strength, and the clarity with which she spoke about belonging completely to Christ.
That witness stayed with me.
So hearing this prayer repeated during the Pray 40 reflections has felt especially powerful.
Empty me.
Empty me of ego, pride, distractions, and the constant pull to control everything.
Fill me.
Fill those spaces with Your grace, Your peace, Your Spirit.
Use me.
Let my life become an instrument of Your love.
Over the past couple of years, the Surrender Novena has become a regular part of my prayer life. “Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything.”
When I heard Mother Olga’s prayer, it felt like a beautiful companion to that same spirit of surrender.
Because before God can truly fill us, we have to allow Him to empty us first.
Lent is such a grace-filled season for that kind of interior work — clearing out what clutters our hearts so there is more room for God to move and transform us.
This little prayer has become something I return to throughout the day.
Lord, empty me.
Fill me.
Use me.
Join me in praying these simple words today.
And consider joining the Pray 40 Challenge on Hallow during Lent. It has become a beautiful rhythm of prayer and reflection during this sacred season. Link in the comments.
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“Lord, Empty Me, Fill Me, Use Me.”
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