seeking God
Meaning of seek as defined by the dictionary:
to go in search of - look for - to try to discover - to make a search or inquiry
Seek God in faith that he will reveal himself to you:
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Heb11:6
Ways to seek God:
Though reading and studying the scriptures (the bible) and prayer.
1) Scripture – The primary way to seek God is through his word (The Bible).
The Bible shows us what God has revealed about Himself.
He is revealed through out the Scriptures (the Bible)
Then beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures. Luke 24:7
Written for our instruction
For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Rom 15:4
The Bible says we should meditate on his word
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. Ps 119:15
How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither;
and in whatever he does, he prospers Ps1:1-3
“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Joshua 1:8
2) Prayer – Pray for him to reveal himself to you.
pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints Eph1:18
The Disciples: were continually devoting themselves to prayer, Act1:14
“And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matt21:22
pray without ceasing 1Thess5:17
God is looking for people who seek him
The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men
To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God. Ps14:2
God tells us to Seek Him
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matt6:33 / Luke 12:31)
Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Ps105:4 / 1Ch16:11
Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Is55:6
When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.” Ps27:8
If you seek him he says he will be found
But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. Duet 4:9
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. Jer29:12
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jer29:13
“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Luke11:9 / Matt 7:7
Jesus came to seek you
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke19:10
Promises to those who seek the Lord
and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2Ch7:14
But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing. Ps34:10
Luke11:10
Psalms 63 (Psalm of David talking about seeking the Lord)
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly;
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips will praise You.
So I will bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.
When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate on You in the night watches,
For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.
My soul clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
But those who seek my life to destroy it,
Will go into the depths of the earth.
They will be delivered over to the power of the sword;
They will be a prey for foxes.
But the king will rejoice in God;
Everyone who swears by Him will glory,
For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.
to go in search of - look for - to try to discover - to make a search or inquiry
Seek God in faith that he will reveal himself to you:
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Heb11:6
Ways to seek God:
Though reading and studying the scriptures (the bible) and prayer.
1) Scripture – The primary way to seek God is through his word (The Bible).
The Bible shows us what God has revealed about Himself.
He is revealed through out the Scriptures (the Bible)
Then beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures. Luke 24:7
Written for our instruction
For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Rom 15:4
The Bible says we should meditate on his word
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. Ps 119:15
How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither;
and in whatever he does, he prospers Ps1:1-3
“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Joshua 1:8
2) Prayer – Pray for him to reveal himself to you.
pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints Eph1:18
The Disciples: were continually devoting themselves to prayer, Act1:14
“And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matt21:22
pray without ceasing 1Thess5:17
God is looking for people who seek him
The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men
To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God. Ps14:2
God tells us to Seek Him
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matt6:33 / Luke 12:31)
Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Ps105:4 / 1Ch16:11
Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Is55:6
When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.” Ps27:8
If you seek him he says he will be found
But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. Duet 4:9
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. Jer29:12
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jer29:13
“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Luke11:9 / Matt 7:7
Jesus came to seek you
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke19:10
Promises to those who seek the Lord
and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2Ch7:14
But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing. Ps34:10
Luke11:10
Psalms 63 (Psalm of David talking about seeking the Lord)
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly;
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips will praise You.
So I will bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.
When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate on You in the night watches,
For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.
My soul clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
But those who seek my life to destroy it,
Will go into the depths of the earth.
They will be delivered over to the power of the sword;
They will be a prey for foxes.
But the king will rejoice in God;
Everyone who swears by Him will glory,
For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.