"Happy are those who obey his decrees and search for him with all their hearts." Psalm 119:2
We search for a cure, we search for answers, we search for the perfect job, we search for our spouse, we search for the right house, we search for ways to make more money, we search for the best doctors, and we search for the best counselors, church, and even friendships.
Not only do we search for all those things, but we search for ways to meet our needs and our wants and we go to any extent to do so, thus putting our whole heart into it.
The problem with putting our whole heart into those things is that they will never fulfill us and their temporary satisfaction is just that, temporary.
Through this phase in my life I have begun to realize some very valuable lessons when searching for the Lord and obeying His laws.
- I can read and study God’s word 24/7, but if I don’t listen it defeats the purpose.
- I can search for the Lord, but if I am only putting half my heart into it than I am not giving Him or myself the very best we both deserve.
- I can search and study God’s word, but if I don’t apply it I am not going to make a difference in my life or in others.
- I can say I am a believer, I can go to church, I can even be a good person morally, but if I am picking and choosing parts of His word to obey, or doing any of it for my own glory, than I am placing myself above Him.
My goal of doing the S.S.A.L.S (Study, Store, Apply, Learn, and Share) was and is to learn more about our amazing Creator and walk away after one year having stored more of His word in my heart. And through these last 36 weeks today I have learned that I must search and put all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength into. For then I can expect great change in my life, my family’s life, and all those around me. Plus walk away happy!
Prayer: Jesus I need You more than I need the ability to breathe. Amen
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