What am I seeking?

The other day,  a co-worker told me that they have christian online dating services.  At the time, I simply blew off her comment.  It was in good intention. We are the same age and have been working together for the past seven years. She has been trying out different online dating services lately. She knows I'm a Christian so she was offering up a suggestion for me. While I didn't make much of the comment at the time, when I was driving home that evening her comment came back to me. I was simply processing it with God and He reminded me of the scripture He had me in this week. Psalm 105. Partically verses 3 and 4.
 "Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always."


What am I seeking? I have felt these same feelings before.  The pull to seek others things. I love running and cycling. Yet, at times when I am with others who are passionate about these sports, it can become all about becoming stronger, going further, etc. I have to remind myself of why I enjoy the sports. For me, I enjoy the time outside. I often have incredible times with God when I'm outdoors. Yes, I know it's good to push myself but once again what is my focus. What am I seeking?

These are only two examples but the concept in so many areas. There is nothing wrong with training for a race. There is nothing wrong with using an online dating service. Yet, what God has been challenging me with is the question "What are you seeking?"


For what I am seeking determines how I spend my time and energy. It will become my focus and consume my thoughts. It will determine how I spend my day. What I am seeking will soon define me.  As I am writing this, the lyrics from the song I am listening to speaks to this.

"Come to Me. I'm all you need. Come to Me, I'm your everything. Come to Me I'm all you need. Come to Me, I'm your everything. Don't look to the right or to the left, keep your eyes on Me. You will not be shaken or moved. Just come to Me, come to Me, I'm all you need."


It can be so easy to start seeking other things besides Christ yet anything else leaves me dry and empty. As exciting as it may seem or as much as the world would value it, it does not satisfy.

"Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always."


Oh, how my heart desires to seek His face. For there is JOY in HIs presence. He alone is all I need. He fulfulls me. He defines me. I am His beloved. I can find rest and peace in His presence. I am defined as His child. I am accepted and loved beyond measure. When I seek Him, I am blessed. I am encouraged by His truth. I am enthralled by His presence. I am challenged, renewed, restored, and am left wanting more of Him.  HIs strength is perfect. My heart is intuned to His and ready to listen and follow His voice. Why, do I all such distractions pull me from Him? Why do I start looking elsewhere? Why do I allow culture to pull me in different directions? Oh, may I seek more of HIM!

"O my heart, He has said, ' Seek My face.' Your face, Lord, I will seek" Psalm 27:8