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\"Seeking<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Passionately seeking God radically transforms us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the enemy knows it. So he uses the world\u2019s distractions to keep us from God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It boils down to a constant spiritual struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like how living in this world clashes with not being of this world. Or, the ongoing battle between our flesh and spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the conflict between our old self and our new self in Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These struggles put us at risk of distractions that pull us away from seeking God. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, we look to our own desires and what the world has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s nothing new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the history of the world, the history of God\u2019s people, and the history of the Bible, the choice always stood in place. Either seeking after God or seeking something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And \u201csomething else\u201d includes everything from people and things to idols and self-worship to fame and fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at Romans 3:10-11,\u00a0\u201cNone is righteous, no, not one; no one understands;\u00a0no one seeks for God\u201d (ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Seeking<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Still, Acts 17 reminds us how God made the world and everything in it. Furthermore, He made all mankind to live on the earth. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for \u2018In him we live and move and have our being\u2019; as even some of your own poets have said, \u2018For we are indeed his offspring\u2019\u201d (Verses 27-28 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how does the Bible describe seeking God?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking God for who He is.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God\u201d (Psalm 14:2 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him\u201d (Hebrews 11:6 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passionately seeking God\u2019s kingdom and righteousness.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jesus said not to be anxious about food or clothes: \u201cBut seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you\u201d (Matthew 6:33 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking God\u2019s counsel.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of relying on our own wisdom or the opinions of others, we ask the Lord first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like when the king of Israel wanted to go into battle, the king of Judah advised, \u201cBut Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, \u2018First seek the counsel of the Lord\u2019\u201d (1 Kings 22:5 NIV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passionately seeking God with a whole heart.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart\u201d (Jeremiah 29:13 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments\u201d (Psalm 119:10 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking God\u2019s presence.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple\u201d (Psalm 27:4 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passionately seeking God\u2019s face in prayer.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land\u201d (2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking God earnestly.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cO God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water\u201d (Psalm 63:1 ESV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A prayer of seeking.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Seeking<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lord, help me in seeking Your kingdom and righteousness above the things of this world. Create in me a whole heart, seeking Your presence and face over the idols of this world. Help my soul thirst for seeking You and not fall for what the world offers. In Jesus\u2019 name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What ways would you like to work on in seeking the Lord? What would you add?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also see: What if We Let God be God…<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured photo by Carles Rabada<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>\/Top photo by Mike Marrah<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>\/Middle photo by Aaron Burden<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>\/Bottom photo by rehan shaik<\/a> on Unsplash.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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