| Yesterday's Bible Study |
In this verse from Psalm 105, we are called to seek the Lord. We have the opportunity to get to know Him on a deeper and deeper level each day. Seeking His presence in a purposeful, intentional way will help us become more like the Lord and bring us joy in our relationship with Him.
What does it mean to seek the Lord? It is important to note that "seeking" is an action; it is not merely a mindset or a belief. Seeking the Lord means that we intentionally try to know Him more and more, and it happens in a variety of ways. Perhaps most obviously, it means that we spend time in the Bible and attend church, which are commands. We also should pray to Him, setting aside a time each day to be with Him.
Seeking the Lord also means that we obey His commandments to love other people, honor our bodies, and live with integrity. These things, while sometimes difficult, allow us to remain in communion with God, protecting us from sin.
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Seeking the Lord takes a lot of effort, but it is so worth it. When we begin to grow in our relationship with the Lord, we'll become more and more like Him over time. We will begin to see our desires shifting away from sinful things of the world and instead find ourselves hungering after righteousness. While reading the Bible might once have felt like a chore, once we begin to see it change our hearts and minds, we long for extra time so that we can learn more about the Lord.
The Lord will help us as we seek Him. He is not waiting for us to be able to quote an entire chapter of the Bible or until we've had a perfect week of prayer time. Instead, He's with us even in our failure to live up to our own standards. Sometimes, seeking Him looks like simply asking Him to help us where we are. It might look like asking Him to give us extra grace when we're burdened or struggling.
Regardless, seeking the Lord looks like developing a relationship with a loving, merciful Father who gladly helps us in our weakness and shows us His love and kindness.
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