“I know the Bible tells us to seek the Lord,” my friend said, “but what does that look like?”
In the same way we make so many things the Bible says more difficult than they are meant to be, seeking the Lord is no exception. The truth is simple. There are no guidelines. No hard and fast rules. No formula to follow to make sure we’re all doing it the same way and doing it right.
The Word for You Today says, “Some people seek Him quietly with soft tears falling gently down a weary face. Others seek Him while walking the sandy beaches of a cove, gazing into the swelling currents of an evening tide. Some raise their hands and praise Him with loving expressions of adoration.”
It’s a matter of the heart—of putting God first. Making Him a priority over everything else in our lives.
The intensity with which we seek something depends on the value we place on it. When we focus on God—removing all distractions and inviting Him into our every moment—He responds. His promise in Jeremiah is, “I will be found by you.” The Message translation puts it plainly: “When you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.”
Seek the Lord with all your heart. You will never be disappointed.
Andrea Merrell is an award-winning author and professional freelance editor. She is an associate editor with Christian Devotions Ministries and former associate editor with Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas and Iron Stream Media. Andrea is the author of Murder of a Manuscript: Writing and Editing Tips to Keep Your Book Out of the Editorial Graveyard, Praying for the Prodigal, and Marriage: Make It or Break It. She has been published in numerous anthologies and online venues and teaches workshops on writing and editing. You’re invited to subscribe to her weekly devotions at www.AndreaMerrell.com or visit www.TheWriteEditing.com, a blog designed specifically for writers and editors.