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But, God calls us to community. Its perfect time to make a few plans for the longer term and its time to be happy. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Are we loving God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind (Mk. We want to obey.

Heres one thats been on my spirit and mind to continually doto make it a lifestyle! Seeking God is the most good thing to fulfill though not ease. God has blessed us recently by ensuring that Adam and I can participate in a mission trip. Below are five ways to intentionally develop your relationship with God as you stay at home. We have to intentionally seek God, not just His rules. Thank you for this encouragement Katie! While Scripture does mention prayer and fasting with the right attitude, it also includes other, possibly surprising ways. What will we do with all the extra time we have? and vindication from God his Savior. Yet, God is asking us to seek Him in this time. Ask for intimacy in prayer. Gods not mad at you, Hes mad about you! We are to obey Gods Word. (I was being intentional in working out the kinks in the website before a full launch.). 1: 25 CEV). When you can Live Loved and Obey Jesus, signs will follow you. This intentional quiet enables scientists to hear the music of the spheres. It also reminds me of our need to quiet ourselves enough to listen to the One who created the universe. To be responsible means that we are able to choose our response. Having been endowed with free will, we can consider the possibilities and then make a choice. But the Ten Commandments are in Exodus. For more daily reflection, verse and encouragement, you may follow us. Make God a priority on your agenda today.

Doing this has completely changed my life. Have clean hands, Pure heart, Dont lift your soul to idols, Dont swear by what is false. The Lord used an ordinary magazine that I passionately sought after to capture my attention. 9: 23)? Leave me a comment below (about this or anything else) or head over to my Facebook group for some interactive discussion. As we serve those surrounding us, we begin to see Gods heart for the world. O God you are my God Early will I seek you, my soul thirsty for You, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water so I have look for You in the sanctuary to see Your power and Your Glory.it is good to seek the Lord, thank you Lord Jesus Christ ,I love you Lord, I have been lost for long. Thank you so much Rev. It has created a more humbled spirit in me because I now have to face pride by saying its too much and I cant do it. We begin to truly live out the Gospel in our everyday life as we walk out in His love and compassion. LEARN MORE ! I pray so that I do it.Having Gods love and mercy means everything is good and easy to you.Everyone will be your friend.Thats why I like children,you can do wrong to him or her but within seconds you are friends.God bless you all.I have much to say but I have limited minutes paid.In God I trust. Seek the Lord while you can find him. Perhaps you can write next articles regarding this I battled the thought that I wasnt really seeking The Lord because I didnt have a bible or concordance or any kind of book. All outreaches have three components: evangelism, practical ministry and partnership with local churches and ministries. We have to ask forgiveness when we arent intentional, when we dont hear and do, when we forget, and when we dont obey. Your desire for a deeper relationship with Jesus is a desire that He Himself has given to you. 1: 25 CSB). Amen! During these next few weeks, it could be easy to isolate and never talk to anyone. We need to all work it into our lives. Thats why its so important to prioritize setting time alone with Him. 1: 25 CEV). Gal. 1: 25 DBT), looks closely (Jas. https://www.facebook.com/YoungdisciplesIntl. 2 Cor. Each DTS track will be sent to different locations around the globe.

Filed Under: Live Intentional Tagged With: Bible, bible says, blessing, change, evil, Father, God, heart, life, listen, love, mercy, peace, prayer, righteous, Savior, scripture, seek the Lord, simply, Son, Soul, speaking, the bible, Think, thought, thoughts, tongue, turn, tweet, ways, yes, Zephaniah. Want to experience more of God's blessing on your life? Yes, there may be difficulties, but we take the time to figure it out. Keep praying. This is how we imitate God. We have no other choice than to stay inside, stay safe, and be alone. he will never let the righteous fall. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Look for ways to deliver groceries to the elderly, provide basic necessities for families in need, bring meals to those who are struggling, support small businesses, and pray for those who are in fear. Sometimes, I wish there was a list a list of all the dos and donts. Sow to yourself in righteousness. May God empower you to accomplish every good work prompted by faith. Amen. For more on how to pray, check out these other articles Ive written: Instead of using your extra time to scroll social media, watch Netflix or YouTube, use it to get away from the screens, the news, and the alternate realities we like to distract our minds with and be still and know that God is still God. It has also opened the door for new leaders to rise and God is letting me be a part of the next generation of leaders. Here is what the translations say: must never stop (Jas. So dont get discouraged if its hard at first. Busy with our business, we have totally forgotten God and can no longer seek him. Nope, none of the translations have the word intentional in it. Imagine life without mobile phones, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth devices, or microwave ovens. How are you intentionally using this opportunity to seek Him. Whats up everyone, its my first visit at this web site, and post is truly fruitful in favor of me, If you dont already have one, make a plan for yourself. Pingback: Freedom from Bondage Seeking God with Elaine, Pingback: How Do We Worship God in Our Souls? Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field (Matthew 13:44). James whole point in his book is that believers have to be hearers and doers. Is there a creative hobby youve been wanting to try? If you have to be quarantined, spend intentional time seeking His face through prayer, Bible reading, silence and solitude, or creativity. 1: 25 NLT), peers (Jas. Become an interceder and a worshipper as the world struggles with anxiety. What does this look like for you? Now is the time to start!

I have started the process of letting go of business from my schedule. Thank you so much. 9:6. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous We have to keep looking at His Word. 1: 25 CEV), looks intently (Jas. God rewards those who are faithful to Him. Each day's page from the book "Obeying the Gospel" delivered to you by email. If you can, pray with others and learn from them. We never thoughtd wed come to this place. God is so cool in the fact that when Im counciling people He is counciling me. the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, Not something casual or on the holidays, but a intimately close, throughout the day, relationship. Let scripture form your perspective of the day and not your phone. (Relevant Magazine). We give it all weve got and dont stop. good to read this blog, and I used to pay a visit this blog all the time. 11141 OSBORNE STREET, LAKE VIEW TERRACE, CA 91342 GO GOOGLE MAPS, EMAIL: INFO@YWAMLA.ORG It is not only longer, but it is better. I have this as the wallpaper on my phone and iPad. Read what the Bible says about prayer. One afternoon, I was making a purchase and just happened to see the magazine Id been looking for in a stack., I felt that God had ordered my steps to this very place.He must have wanted me to have this particular magazine so He could reveal something to me. now you will praise pray and worship all day without even trying.

This may look like FaceTiming a friend, calling your family, or meeting a mentor in their home. We have to remember we are a work in progress. How can we seek God in a world that is paused and waiting for something to happen?

We all think all day either way, why not just talk to him instead of think all day?? We have to be hearers and doers, and not forget. Psalm 63 v 1-2 I made a mental note to ask if I could buy it, but forgot.

Dont read it and say it is something we need to think about but let the worries of the day drive it out of your mind. We want to intentionally seek You. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. But I really havent gotten to dig into the verse. Then or before that get into his word with your heart. Believe that. What a gift this season could be if we use our extra time to grow in our relationship with the Lord! God promises His faithful love to all who will seek Him and turn to Him for forgiveness. We have to put into practice what a good calls us to do. Its an amazing insight. 2. Even though its really just a conversation, its can feel awkward when we cant see or hear the Person we are talking to. None of us naturally seeks after God. We make ourselves to receive of the word of God and to obey it or seeking Him. Today I wanted to do something outside of my study room because it was such a beautiful day. I thought about Adam and what paradise must have been like. I smiled. 800.260.3342 We have to listen and obey. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Seeking God with Elaine. 1. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. What if that catches a glimpse (Jas. We want to hear and listen. Yes, I hear you. On the other hand, often we dont really know how to start growing in our relationship with Jesus. God has given us a specific task to accomplish. and he will sustain you; looks intently into the perfect law of freedom (Jas. For more on how to read, study, and memorize the Bible check out these other articles Ive written: I intentionally said learn to pray instead of just pray because for most of us, praying is hard. Look at the people around you who dont want to know God. Its a great example for all of us to follow. If you have not signed up for the email daily or weekly providing the link to the devotions and the newsletter, do so below. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. But what is sufficient to motivate us in these matters? I am afraid I am going to forget something. As you create, allow God to speak to you and remind you of who He is even as you are alone or away from friends in this time. protect you from his anger on that day of destruction. Let the wicked change their ways and follow his commands. When we intentionally seek God, we will see that we dont have to do it on our own. You can read it here. God isnt distant. The Bible promises He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. (Phil 1:6) Pray that the Lord will increase your hunger for Him and that He will fulfill the longing that He has placed in your heart. PHONE: +1(818)896-2755. Even if you dont have extra time on your hands, trials tend to press us into God. In our fast-paced life, we get caught up with pursuing our own goals so often weakening our relationship with Him. Can also be used by individuals for daily devotional time. Whoever of you loves life However, we can be a part of making an impact in our world. Its a unique season our world has never experienced. We couldnt do enough to earn salvation. He still came and laid down His life. Call on him now while he is near. He captured mine one day in a unique and awe inspiring way that reminded me to seek Him and make Him a priority in my life. Work in us and work through us.

I will make an everlasting covenant with you (Isaiah 55:3). 1: 25 NIV, CSB), look carefully (Jas. Just as the disciples continued to meet, lets continue to connect with one another. Ive heard many of you express a desire to use this opportunity to seek Jesus in a deeper more intentional way. We are refreshed and receive all that we need to meet daily challenges (Jer. God calls us to intentionally seek Him. Use this time to rest and to be still and silent before God.

This is means to work on your mind, the kind of heart you have towards the word of God you are hearing. If we are looking intentionally, we are looking for what we are not doing that God has called us to do and what we need to change to make it right. We may question how we are to do that. So wheres the scripture reference? Ive grow to learn that God desires a close relationship with us. However, we have to rise up as the church and bring His light to those around us. We have a plan on how we are going to do the action. Learn how your comment data is processed. We focus on the task without letting distractions enter our mind. Let me know in the comments. Weekly themes for families to discuss. This is a hard adjustment for everyone in the world right now. God captures our attention in various ways. So, I thought I would do that today. Matt.5:7 Mk 11: 25.. 3. We dont want to have this world make us forget. But you are certainly correct when were seeking anything but His Kingdom firstwe need to repent. If you dont understand something and would like further clarification, please contact me.

Do we love our neighbors and enemies (Mk. Decide when you are going to do it (morning, afternoon, evening) and what youre going to read (ie. We focus on what God calls us to do without letting distractions enter our mind. 1: 25 MSG) showed up. Finding God is a huge concept. Your message timely and heavenly minded, though it is not easy to canal yet it is God speaks to His children. Oftentimes, we immediately pick up our phone to read the latest news about this pandemic. I encourage you to seek God in a new way according to His Word. 16:11). These are prayers that God delights to answer. It is changing our character. It has a surface area larger than a football field and stands in the center of the National Radio Quiet Zone, a 13,000-square-mile area established to prevent electronic interference to the telescopes extreme sensitivity. And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. Whatever you do, remember that wherever two or three are gathered (whether thats in person or through a phone call), God is in your midst. The laws reveal Gods character to us. Reading this article has strengthens me, am at the verge of losing heart and giving up but have found some consolation and guide! As we continue to practice social distancing or remain in self-isolation, many of you have extra free time on your hands. God will bless you in everything you do, if you listen and obey, and dont just hear and forget (Jas. In silence and solitude, He can bring unimaginable peace and extreme joy in the midst of this worldwide pandemic. This means to stop sining and stat doing what is right in all things. The verb deliberate means to consider a matter carefully or to take thought by weighing the alternatives. You can also like, follow and visit us on: 2022 Young Disciples. Instead of watching YouTube or re-reading your favourite fiction, try spending more time in the Bible and watch how your relationship with Jesus grows. Just a simple breath prayer of thankfulness to God saying, I really do love you! Is so refreshing. And so Jesus said the kingdom is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. In the end, those who seek God are those who choose to do so. Now I understand this was after the fall, but before Adam and Eves mistake they had unbroken fellowship with God in the cool of the day. thanks pastor may God continue to inspire you as you teach his people, be blessed. http://livelightacademy.com. How many times, when we complete a task, are we just doing it based on what we already know? Seeking God is to know His will per time. At first it may seem hard or not normal but after a while you will just do it as you once just thought all day without trying. All I wanted was for God to just grant me what I want. Give God thanks for changing your heart to hunger for Him. Ive been on several other different sites and none has helped me the way this one has. But none, no one with understanding. jbu@justbetweenus.org You will embark on an adventure working with the followers of Jesus who make Gods name known to every lost soul. article. As you stay inside, its going to be easy to let your mind wander. Thanks Alice. She replied and said God and seek the face of God even though I know what that means, I just searched goggle how can I seek the face of God? Following the Lecture phase, you will take a 2 month journey being Gods hands and feet to the nations during the outreach phase. For that reason, our deliberation must be followed by decisiveness. You cant do deep in any relationship without conversation. Seeking God is to stay close to Him and bid his instructions and directions at all times. Influencer. How can I seek the Lord? Choose community even if its hard or inconvenient. When was there ever a time that multiple businesses werent open and masses of people were staying inside? 1: 25 MSG). Prayer is absolutely vital to our relationship with God because conversations are absolutely vital to relationships. Seeking God is not an automatic process; it requires both deliberation and decisiveness on ourpart. He will receive blessing from the LORD Without any doubt, it is the surpassing goodness of God Himself. 15:4, NASB).. Matt 13:3-12, 18-23 Jam.1;18 1Pet.1:23. Lets allow Him to speak in the most quiet of moments. His readers were used to the Old Testament law. 6. Yet, as we stay at home over the next few weeks lets take time to seek Gods face in silence. 1: 25 ABPE), fixes his view (Jas. (Jer 29:12-14) @revtrev, Seek God by serving Him wholeheartedly (1Chron 28:9) @revtrev, Seek God by casting your cares upon Him. Only rational creatures, of course, can act deliberately, and that is why we are responsible for our actions. 1: 25 MSG) is a new kernel of information or a new way to do something (gasp, different?!?)?

But after I thought about it a bit, I can see that, too. We listen intentionally to God by turning from our distractions to meet Him in Scripture and in prayer. This is the prime time to develop creative skills. Sadly its time with our families and our personal time with God that suffers. Thank u!!! We cant just read it in our devotional time and drop it. I appreciate your perspective and reminded. It is for nothing less than joy that they decide to seek the treasure that isGod. During this time, we could be feeling anxious, sad, lonely, happy, or fearful. - James Banks | Our Daily Bread | October 18, 2020. Then catches a glimpse (Jas. We have a list. Dont just read it, say it was a nice story, and put it on a shelf. Let me know if youd ever like to guest post on revtrev.com, In the book of prophet Hosea chapter Ten verses twelve. I desire to learn even more issues approximately it! When you feel tempted to numb your brain with technology, go to your Father. Join our mailing list to receive the latest tips and tricks on how to live LIGHT, And be as happy as you'd be if your income doubled in the next month, You'll be able to immediately download this tool, Seek God by calling upon Him and praying. Creator. To me, that is being intentional. listen and obey, and dont just hear and forget (Jas. My relationship with God, is more than a routine or a good habit. I have read stuff from. Well, I believe its the same way with our relationship with God! Gods Word offers instruction and encouragement. Seeking God is to know our meeting point daily. It is called the Bible. Once we know what He is calling us to do, we have to do it. It is the act of getting away and sitting in silence with our Creator. Fleshy christian will not want to seek the Lord. I have read this submit and if I may I want to recommend you Countless families are struggling to get groceries, elderly arent able to get their necessities at the store, and many businesses are in crisis because of the Coronavirus. If we do something intently, we dont just it for a minute, and then go on our merry way. who does not lift up his soul to an idol Perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Trusting God When it Feels like Hes Not There, Help to Overcome Distraction When You Pray, 4 Reasons Christians Need Worship Music When Church is Cancelled, 3 Things God Taught Me When I Graduated Without a Career Plan. I promise you God wont get mad if you leave your concordance at home. First, think about the concept of deliberation. 1: 25 NET), gazes (Jas. Pleas i will love to learn more from you by sending some booklets helpful for teaching in the churchu programmes. and his ears are attentive to their cry; It is indeed "eternal" because it is unending, but more than that, it is of a different quality. Then, I had a dream where a woman told me so many things then I asked her what do I do? It is very unnatural in our world. The telescope needs quiet to listen to naturally occurring radio waves emitted by the movement of pulsars and galaxies in deep space. Seeking God in prayer, being filled with His joy, and receiving His spiritual refreshment builds and deepens our bond with Him. I have found the greatest attacks against us is being busy with good things. May our longing for Him increase more and more, and may our knowing Him become sweeter as the trial stretches on. All Rights Reserved. If youre like me, you might think seeking the Lord simply means to pray longer, pray louder and probably fast. I think, many times, we think the doing part is the Matthew 25: 35-36 hungry-gave-me-food, thirsty-gave-me-drink, etc. God isnt interested in us checking off whether we have or havent obeyed a law. What would make a person want to give up everything else in the world in order to know Him? Think back to a time you didnt desire God. Click here to subscribe to emails and newsletters, Freedom from Bondage Seeking God with Elaine, How Do We Worship God in Our Souls? As creatures made in the image of our Creator, we have a natural desire for God. Prayer was something I had to learn and practice before I really felt comfortable praying for more than 5 minutes. Dropping the worlds yoke and taking up the yoke Jesus has for us is the greatest thing Im learning to do for my own peace and rest. There three things to do in verse before one will start seeking God. It is all buried in slingshots and being fish food and using a few fish to feed a lot of people. Ive been quoting that verse a lot. You will see Gods presence unleashed firsthand and partner with Him in impacting society with the revelation of His reckless love. Starting with little decisions and working our way up to the big ones, we must gradually build the strength of our decision-making muscles. For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope (Rom. keep your tongue from evil Do you know about confession and repentance? But we may fail to acknowledge our need for Him, and even if we acknowledge our need, we may fail to do anything about it. I dont have one that says thus sayeth the Lord, seek me in the woods at this time and this place and I will be there. I picked this word a couple of months after I had set myself up as Elaine Guthals Ministries and right before I did a soft launch of the website. Start with taking at least five minutes each day to sit with Him in silence. Yet of these two motivators, the Scriptures place the greater emphasis on the goodness of God (1 John 4:1719). Its a great time to come together in unity. I was so caught up in serving that I didnt leave any time for myself or my family. Seeking God is to stay close with him. It isnt. Father God. I recently wrote an entire article on why I believe this is so important. Thx alot, my biggest quetion has been on how i could find God and see his hand using me. Even your humble desire to spend this season seeking Jesus is a precious gift. He who has clean hands and a pure heart, To read devotions in the What Does It Mean series, click the appropriate button below. Im sure Ill find Him as Ive chosen to seek Him. Our task is to seek God. All of Jesus stuff is in the New Testament. Lets not forget it was before the cross. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (Ps 55:22) @revtrev, Seek God by turning from evil and doing good (Psalm 34:12-16) @revtrev, Seek God by forsaking evil ways and thoughts (Isaiah 55:6-7) @revtrev, Seek God by having clean hands and a pure heart (Ps 24:4-6) @revtrev, Seek God by doing whats right and living humbly (Zeph 2:3) @revtrev. We can choose to bring the good news through word and deed in this season. The rest of the translations define the action. am sorry, personal there are God fearing person, i advice people to read the Book of { 2 CHRONICLES 7:1-22 } let them take prayers as their daily life and see how greet full ,wonderful or change that God will do in your Life. Glory be to God who reveals all that to you. Through creativity, God has given us the ability to express all we are feeling. Thank you- I can identify but my distraction is work, tremendous responsibility for family needs. How Are We to Be Intentionally Seeking God? When we seek God in prayer, the Holy Spirit ushers us into His presence and fills us with joy (Ps. and to live humbly. Thank you and remain blessed. I appreciate you for posting when youve got the opportunity, Guess I will just book mark this page. keep up posting such articles. Paul recommended that we keep in mind the goodness and severity of God (Romans 11:22), and we must not forget either of these. Laying on my 4-wheeler listening to the birds and looking up thru the huge pine trees allowed me to stop and realize of all the great things that God has done (like nature it self) and knowing that realize He is good. thanks my dear, when i read this it make me to cry, because of our people who are now driving people out of the truth in bible, and focused on their wickedness way ? If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. We all need to humble ourselves in order to gain Gods presence. When we really look for something, well find it. According to this scripture, 2Chr 7:14. Thanks Craig. We zero in on it and look at all the nuances. Thank you so much! I cant encourage you to do this enough! Pastor, thank you for your guidance to Gods word in this subject. Keep drawing close to Him while He is near. On the one hand, its a battle. 5:8). I may have told you that my word for the year is intentional, and the verse I have associated with it is James 1: 25. What will you do to seek Gods face? Outreach is an exciting time to be Christs ambassadors, meet those caught in darkness, and bring them to the feet of Jesus. Dont expect to go deep with Jesus without prayer. Its a relationship that just like my wife I must continually pursue and romance. We need to do all of that when seeking God. We cant just read/listen to the sermon on Sunday as we sit in our favorite pew and leave it there for us to pick up the next week. Its a time to set apart with God.