Soap - Seek Him

Today, I saw Josh's younger brother, Kyle, at church. It was wonderful seeing him there and while praying for him and his family, I realized he said something to me that didn't quite strike me until now. "I wish Josh and Joseph were here."

I don't say it very often because no one really knows my family at NVC, but I wish my family would come to church. I realized that Kyle is the youngest in his family as well, and it seems that he's holding dearly to the faith he has-which is honestly a great blessing for me to witness, but he has a concern for his family to be right with God-and that is even greater. I was and I am still very glad to know that he feels the same as I do about our families.

S: Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually.

1 Chronicles 16:11

O: I remember defining what seeking meant. Searching earnestly for...to try and find. This is simply the definition. But seeking requires a certain amount of effort. This verse taken from David's psalm of thanksgiving as the Ark of the Covenant had finally been returned to Israel. It touches upon three things David urges his people to do in praise of God and who He is.

But I personally think it's just good advice(application). Especially for my wobbly legs and spiritual frailty in this time.

(A) Seek the Lord. Find God ? Will I find Him in a special spot or particular place? Of course. The living God can be found in the Word-Jesus is the Word. Snap, I'm hearing what Jesus is saying just by reading even just one verse. I used to think that I needed to spend hours upon hours praying to even snatch of glimpse of God, but God will come to those who seek Him. I wonder if that desire is in me? I often say I need more of God, but if my words rung true with my actions, wouldn't the need push the seeking? Deep down, I believe that I have lost a great deal of passion for God because I'm hearing so much about Him, rather than sitting at His feet, listening to what He has to say. Maybe, I'm not hearing or reading right...

(A) Seek His strength. But before I even try to listen-I need to God to help me even begin listening. I need His strength to carry me along. Man, I pray to get my focus going. I pray to get my understanding. And then I pray to be passionate about the truth I learn about. If I am finding and centering all things around Christ, I'm sure I will find His strength. But I need to pray for all of those things, and when I don't-I know I only cut down my real time spent with God in even doing these lifejournals.

(A) Seek His face continually. Diligence. Man, I suck at being diligent. But I know that God won't come to me on a silver platter-It's a daily thing. Needing and knowing in desperation that God is greater, but we can't enjoy Him or be satisfied in Him until He meets with us. There are days where I am so dull and dry, but to overcome that I need to seek God out everyday through these disciplines. I wish it could be easy, God just coming to meet with me whenever I ask, but I know it's so much more than just asking-it's actually looking to know the Person Himself, personally bonding with the friend who is also Saviour. I want to be face to face with Him.

P: Almighty God, You said that if we ask, seek and knock we will receive. God, Your promises reflect on your loving kindness-that You would meet with Your people and dwell amongst them. You are indeed worthy of praise-to have humbled Yourself and come before me as a person. Teach me to breathe Your words in deeply-because I struggle so much. I'm so crappy in my ways that there's no other way for me to understand other than by Your Spirit's direction and guidance. Give me the passion to seek You and Your strength, as well as Your face-constantly and consistently. Everyday, a battle just to hear You utter another word of love for me-so that I may be devoted to You, as devoted as You are to us. It's crazy how You are. Thank You. In Christ, amen.

Soli Deo Gloria