Seek and You Shall Find

I was a Christian for several years before I understood that enjoying true peace and fulfillment is the most important thing in life. It’s something that goes far beyond happiness to a deeper joy, regardless of our circumstances. And no matter what we own, where we go, or what we do, only one thing can give us this true satisfaction—God. 

Psalm 27:4 (NIV) has become one of the foundational scriptures of my life. It says, One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

Seek is a strong word. It means “to crave, pursue, and go after something with all of your might.” Many people want a greater relationship with God, but they don’t crave and pursue Him or lay aside other things in order to have it.

Studying God’s Word and spending time with Him is one of the most important and rewarding habits we can ever develop. God is the Author of all true success and everything that is good—without Him, we can do nothing of true value (see John 15:5). Spending time with God through prayer and His Word is a prerequisite for having a great life and fulfilling our purpose.

It’s true that we can improve ourselves through discipline and even have some success, but willpower will only bring us so far. The truth is that nothing can really take the place of having a healthy relationship with God.

Spending time with God doesn’t just change things—it changes us. When we draw near to Him, He fills our lives with His strength, peace, joy, provision, and favor…and He blesses us in ways we can’t even imagine.

Today, I can truly say that I am addicted to spending time with God—He has become a necessity that I require every day! 

I encourage you to think of your time with God as a vital necessity. Don’t just seek Him when it’s convenient or when life gets rough, but make this time a regular part of your day. If need be, put it on your calendar and treat it like an appointment you simply can’t miss. 

As you do, you’ll experience more peace, joy and true satisfaction…and begin to see changes in your life that will simply amaze you.

Pray: “God, I desire to have a close, personal relationship with you. Help me to make You a priority in my life and view my time in Your Word as a vital necessity I can’t live without. I know You are the key to truly enjoying my life and fulfilling all the good plans You have for me. In Jesus’ name, amen.”