Tag Archive | seek

Living

Jan12

so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. — 1 Peter 4:2

May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? — Romans 6:2

When I think on the sacrifice, the love, the free gift of Christ for me, I am grateful. So grateful that I desire to live the rest of my life in the flesh for the will of God.

Help me, Lord, to appreciate your sacrifice, love and salvation by remembering that through You I am dead to sin. Make my desire be to serve You and bring glory to Your name.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Bowed Low

Jan11

Then the man bowed low and worshiped the Lord. — Genesis 24:26

With a humble countenance, grateful heart and awe.

Hope your worship of our Lord God today will be the same.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

As For God

Jan10

“As for God, His way is blameless;
The word of the Lord is tested;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. — 2 Samuel 22:31

How comforting. God is faithful and trustworthy.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Love

Jan9

Do you have someone(s) in your life that you love with all your heart?

Is that someone(s) you never talk to? never make sacrifices to please? never get together with just to hang out? never call? never help in time of need? Basically ignore?

and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ — Mark 12:30

Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually. — Psalm 105:4

Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. — 2 Corinthians 5:9

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Narrow Gate/ Wide Gate Addendum

Jan8

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. — Matthew 7:13-14

When the realization sinks in that billions are headed to eternal destruction, what is your response? As Jesus wept over Jerusalem, should we not have compassion as He did?

Is your faith serious enough to face opposition and/or persecution for the sake of billions? How about those in your family? Your friends? This is serious. Are we taking the Words of our God seriously? Do we care as He cares?

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Narrow Gate/Wide Gate

Jan7

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. — Matthew 7:13-14

The realization of Jesus’ words here really hit home for me last night at Small Group Bible Study. “How Can I Know” by Robert Jeffress.

The way is broad that leads to destruction. And there are MANY who enter through it. Statistics say there are seven billion people in the world. Of those seven billion 25% are classified as Christians. That means there are literally billions of people headed to Hell. And of those 25% classified to be Christians, how many really are?

God Himself says many are headed to destruction. There are only two destinations for all mankind. Only one narrow path to God and that is through Jesus Christ and Him alone.  What gate are you headed to? Your eternal life depends upon it.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Repay?

Jan6

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.  — 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Now there’s a novel idea. Don’t seek evil but good.  Think of others and their best interest. Hmmm. . .

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Exulting Joy

Jan5

 But let all who take refuge in You be glad,
Let them ever sing for joy;
And may You shelter them,
That those who love Your name may exult in You. — Psalm 5:11

Sometimes we just need to be reminded to run to the Lord. Thankful that God’s Word is there to lead us. When we’re down and our heart is heavy, no matter the reason, we can take refuge in the Lord. It is there that we find gladness, joy that makes our heart sing and the realization that in Him we can rejoice.

Do you love the Lord? Seek His shelter and you will delight, glory and revel in His name.

To God be the glory! For in our despair He brings joy as we dwell on Him.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Conviction And The Gospel

Jan4

And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. — Acts 20:22-24

How strong is your conviction to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Seek And Wait Silently

Jan3

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the person who seeks Him.
It is good that he waits silently
For the salvation of the Lord. — Lamentations 3:25-26

How are your waiting skills? Waiting and seeking brings to mind a quiet time. Time in the still of the morning before the hectic, demanding day begins to be still. To seek the Lord and His face. To wait in quiet anticipation for Him to speak to you.

How does He speak? With a quiet voice. How do you hear? With a quiet, still heart.

Many people received devotionals for Christmas presents. Have you opened yours? Have you begun this new years journey seeking Jesus through His Word? Devotions are a step, an easy step, to getting something from God’s Word everyday.

It is good for us to seek and wait. The Lord says so.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon