Today’s post
Sometimes, I think I am seeking the Lord because there are so many thoughts swirling around in my head. But then I realize I am not actually seeking God in my thoughts. Or, I might even be praying to the Lord, but I’m just laying my complaints out and not really seeking or expecting Him to answer and help me. I bet I’m not the only one who does this. Psalm 37:4-7 says: I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This poor man cried and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him and delivers them.” So, “seeking the Lord” means praying expectantly that he hears me and having a confidence that he will answer my pleas and he will meet me in my fears. It means that I am fully aware and coming to the Lord with a recognition that I am “poor” and my only hope is for the Lord to save and deliver me. If I’m honest with myself, this is not always my heart attitude as I come to the Lord in prayer or as the complaints of life swirl around in my head. So, I challenge you and me to come before the Lord in prayer with a hungry, desperate, and pleading attitude knowing that we can do nothing without His grace. He promises to “answer”, “deliver,” “cover our shame”, and “save us out of all of our troubles”. Pray these words back to Him. He loves to hear us pray His Word back to Him. Then, wait for Him to meet you! It might come right away…it might take some time, but God keeps His promises!
