But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart, and with all thy soul. Deuteronomy 4:29
Have you ever played hide and seek in the dark? It can be a lot of fun until you run over a birdbath or a lawn chair or whatever and go stumbling and tumbling into the hedges and ponds. We know we are looking for someone but we can’t see the obstacles in our path if we play in the dark.
We all live our lives in the dark spiritually until we understand who we are seeking. We look for things to satisfy us. We look for people we think will satisfy us. We look for jobs that pay lots of money in hopes of finding the price that will satisfy. Hopefully, we realize that who we are looking for is actually God, who has been waiting for us all along.
Deuteronomy tells us that if we start right now and seek the Lord, we will find him. We must seek him with all our hearts and with all our souls. He is not hiding, but he is waiting in plain sight. We can’t let the things of this world or family or friends keep us from seeking God. We must put first things first. Matthew tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto us. What things? All the things we put before God, the obstacles that keep us from finding the God our hearts desire.
Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near; Isaiah 55:6
What obstacles stand in your way? From right now seek the Lord.
Hey Kids:
How many times have you played Hide and Seek?
Each time we play it's fun and full of giggles.
Seeking God is never-ending, though it's not a game. It's a lifelong endeavor.
The more we learn about the Lord the more fun, the more joy we find in the Lord.
How can we go about seeking the Lord on a daily basis?
I know you've already answered," read the Bible." But I'm thinking there are other things that you encounter every day that help you find the Lord.
When you try a new science experiment, are you amazed how God made that piece of science work?
When you lie on your back and look up at the stars, are you amazed at the patterns God put in the sky? Do you wonder how people navigate with the stars?
When you see a newborn baby, are you amazed at how a child is formed so perfectly? Do you wonder what plan the Lord has in store for that child?
Are you seeking the Lord's plan for your life? Seek the Lord. He'll always amaze you.
Hey Kids:
How many times have you played Hide and Seek?
Each time we play it's fun and full of giggles.
Seeking God is never-ending, though it's not a game. It's a lifelong endeavor.
The more we learn about the Lord the more fun, the more joy we find in the Lord.
How can we go about seeking the Lord on a daily basis?
I know you've already answered," read the Bible." But I'm thinking there are other things that you encounter every day that help you find the Lord.
When you try a new science experiment, are you amazed how God made that piece of science work?
When you lie on your back and look up at the stars, are you amazed at the patterns God put in the sky? Do you wonder how people navigate with the stars?
When you see a newborn baby, are you amazed at how a child is formed so perfectly? Do you wonder what plan the Lord has in store for that child?
Are you seeking the Lord's plan for your life? Seek the Lord. He'll always amaze you.
Blessings,
Gail
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