Jeremiah 4:29 �But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find Him, if you search after Him with all your heart and with all your soul.�
With all your heart? With all your soul? I have read these words in Scripture many, many times over the years. However, it has only been in the last few years that I have begun to ponder them seriously. And it�s only been in the past few months that I have scratched the surface toward more deeply, more fully understanding the profound impact that �seeking with all your heart and all your soul� can and does have on my spirit. Without question I am closely acquainted with how thirsty and dry the spirit becomes when seeking is neglected. But what of this seeking and searching with the whole heart and soul? Who does that? How does one do that?!
I�ve heard the word soul defined as �mind, will and emotions.� Webster�s dictionary defines soul as, �the central or integral part; the vital core. From the same resource heart is defined as �the vital center and source of one's being, emotions, and sensibilities. So, in essence, anyone, anywhere, anytime can and will find God! If, if, if we do what we are being encouraged to do over and over and over and over again in the Word of our Lord. If and when, I commit myself to -seeking, locating, obtaining or reaching- God, with all my mind, will and emotions; and with all that is the source of my being. I, we, are promised to find Him
My question for you today:
When is the last time you sought and found God? When was the last time that you knew, that you knew, that you knew, that God was present tense, with you?
�When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I�ll listen. When you come looking for me, you�ll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I�ll make sure you won�t be disappointed.� Jeremiah 29:12-14
�The Message�
Stephanie
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