SEEK

I am trying to cultivate a habit of reading the Bible and reflecting on what I'm reading. Why? Because I need to know God, I want wisdom to pass onto my children.

What better words of wisdom than what comes from our creator, our Saviour, our Prince of Peace? I will try to follow a Bible Reading Plan but the one I've chosen doesn't begin until April 1st.

Today I decided to read the Psalm corresponding with today's date - Psalm 27. This is my reflection:

Psalm 27:4 - One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I SEEK; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to SEEK him in his temple.

I have to SEEK him - through his word, through prayer, through worship.

Psalm 27:8 - My heart says of you, "SEEK his face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek.

Again, I need to diligently SEEK his face. This takes time and perseverance.

Psalm 27:11 - Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path

How can I ask God for guidance if I'm not seeking him? I can't skip over seeking him. "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you." (Jer. 29:13) If I seek him I will find him and when I find him he will teach me and direct my paths.

Psalm 27:14 - Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Again, this is not a once a week, once a month, sporadic deal. I have to SEEK daily and not give up.

I pray my heart will continually say, "SEEK His face!"

How Do I Define the Moments I Live Daily?

My brief visit to the public library this morning got me thinking about moments in my day and how I define them.

I was sitting at the computer with my youngest and overheard several mothers sighing over the requests or comments of their children.

How many times a day am I impatient at having to answer simple questions or requests from my own children? Could it be that those brief moments are actually God-moments placed in my daily life to help me live out what I believe before my children's eyes?

Those moments go by way too quickly. Before you know it there won't be any small children to take to the library during the day. They will no longer request my help for the simple mundane tasks of everyday.

I purpose to try to remember this and be thankful for every time I have to tie shoe laces, wipe noses, wash hands, help put pjs on, hold onto hands as we cross the road, sit outside to supervise playtime, pack lunches...The list goes on.

My prayer is that God will help me as I define these moments - so many placed in my life by Him - to be truly grateful.