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God Does the Drawing

The eyes of God are always set upon us. He looks at us with a smile on his face and love in his heart. Because of who he is—namely, his nature of love—he is in constant pursuit of us. His love never relents. His grace is like an ever-flowing river that replenishes the earth and those who fill it. The only question that remains is, are we willing to dive in?

1 John 4:19 says in beautiful simplicity, “We love because he first loved us.” If we have one iota of love in our hearts toward God, it is because he has loved us first. If we have even an inkling of desire to seek after him, it is because he has sought after us every moment of our lives.

If you desire to experience God and long to live in communion with him, you need to look no further than the truth that he is pursuing you. To experience him is simply to let him in. To love him is simply to receive his love. Intimacy with God is as pure and simple as breathing.

In a world filled with complicated doctrines and strenuous programs, it’s time for the people of God to rest in the simplicity of God. Abundant life boils down to the truth that God is available. He never leaves us or forsakes us (Hebrews 13:5). He never turns his heart away from us. But in love, he draws us to himself, knowing that the absolute best place for us is in his arms.

If you will choose to experience God—to respond to his drawing—know that the Holy Spirit is within you to help you. There is nothing in the way of you knowing the heart of God because God himself couldn’t be any closer. The Holy Spirit can and will reveal how God feels and what God’s saying if you’ll ask. He will give you the eyes to see the Father drawing you close if you’ll open your heart to him. In response to his drawing, he will show you how you can seek him in return.

Deuteronomy 4:29 says,

“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.”

Take time in guided prayer today to respond to the drawing of the Lord by seeking after him with all you are and have.

Prayer

1. Meditate on the heart of God to draw you close to him.

“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20

2. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s heart for you. Pay attention to anything you hear, feel, or see. Trust that God longs to reveal his love to you.

“For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:10

3. Respond to the love of God by offering him your heart in return. Tell him that you love him. Tell him what you’re thankful for. Spend time receiving and giving love so that you might rest in intimacy with your Creator.

“The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” Lamentations 3:25

“You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.'” Psalm 27:8