SEEK THE LORD AND SATISFY YOUR SOUL

“O God, you are my God: early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You…”—Psalm 63:1
 
A personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ has the potential to be more intimately satisfying than any earthly connection.  King David recorded his experience in Psalm 63.  Our Heavenly Father wants to have a loving bond with us just as He did with David.
 
Making a firm commitment to know Him is the first step, which takes priority above all matters.  David described his passion to know God as an intense thirst; the Apostle Paul likened his dedication in pursuing the Lord to a race.  “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witness, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:1-2).
 
When we pledge ourselves to the lordship of Christ and seek after Him with our hearts and minds, we will find our souls becoming satisfied.  Once we resolve to follow diligently after the Lord, our next step is to spend time in His Word.
 
The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself and His plan for the world.  Making time to read and meditate on Scripture is essential for every believer.  That’s how we learn who God is, how He works, and what He desires for us and for the body of Christ.  When we strive to know and understand a biblical passage, the Holy Spirit will make the meaning clear to us.  An illumination comes, and the Holy Spirit makes the passage come to life.  God is pleased by followers who make it their goal to deepen their relationship with Him.
 
Dedicating time to know and experiencing God is a critical step toward a satisfying walk with Him.  Begin today by making a pledge to pursue Him more diligently and taking time in your schedule for regular study and prayer.  “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
 
Your heavenly Father is willing to meet with you.
 
 Prayer—Father I thank You for satisfying my every longing.  Today I purpose to thirst for You as I never have before.  I thank You that You have told me that when I seek I shall find, when I knock it shall be opened, and whatever I ask in Jesus’ Name shall be given to me.  I ask you to fill my cup with Your presence and revelation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.